Thomas D. Swann
Member
Thomas D. Swann has worked extensively in the estate planning and probate area since 1977. He prepares estate planning documents on a regular basis, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and has handled a wide variety of probate matters. He provides regular advice to a major Texas public charity and has worked extensively with many individuals to develop plans to reduce transfer taxes. He has also carried on a broad general business practice.
Areas of Practice
- 40% Wills, Trusts and other Estate Planning
- 40% Probate and Estate Administration
- 10% Will and Trust Litigation
- 10% General Business
Litigation Percentage
- 10% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Estate Planning & Probate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1987
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1977
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D. - 1977
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Honors: Prentice-Hall Award for Highest Grade - Federal Income Tax
- Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Highest Grade - Wills and Estates
- Honors: With Honors
- Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA
- B.A. (Cum Laude) - 1974
- Honors: Phi Eta Sigma
- Major: Economics
Published Works
- Income Tax Planning for Estates, Texas Bar Journal, February, 1982
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Waco-McLennan County Estate Planning Council, Past Director
- Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Waco Crime Stoppers, Past Chairman
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, President of Endowment Fund
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Past Member of Vestry
- Ridgewood Country Club, Past Member of Board of Directors
