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Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC

Austin (512) 479-0300

Fort Worth (817) 509-2025

San Antonio (210) 731-6300

Waco (254) 755-4100

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Cara M. Chase

Email: chase@namanhowell.com
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Title: Member

Cara’s practice is focused exclusively on elder law, estate planning, probate, guardianship and trust law. In addition to experience in counseling clients with both simple and complex estates and drafting traditional estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, Cara also assists clients with medicaid applications, long term care planning and asset protection.

Cara is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics to both professional and community groups in Central Texas, including the Baylor People’s Law School, the Waco McLennan County Bar Association, the Area Agency on Aging, local nursing homes and non-profit organizations.

Areas of Practice

Elder Law
Trust & Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship Administration

Bar Admissions

Georgia, 1993
Texas, 1994

Education

University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
J.D. – 1993

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
B.A. – 1990
Major: Spanish and Political Science
Honors: cum laude

Professional Associations and Memberships

State Bar of Texas
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
Bell County Bar Association
Waco Foundation, Member, Board of Directors, Executive Committee – Secretary/Treasurer
Heart of Texas Estate Planning Council, (Member, Board of Directors)
Heart of Texas Waco Area Gerontological Society
Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyer’s Association, 2000 – 2001, President
Leadership Waco, 1997 – 1998
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Past Vestry Member, Delegate to Diocesan Council, 2006
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Past Member, Board of Directors
WISD Education Foundation, Past Member, Board of Directors
McLennan County Youth Collaboration, Past Member, Board of Directors
Junior League of Waco, Past Member, Board of Directors

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(512) 479-0300

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(817) 509-2025

Summit Office Park 1300 Summit Ave, Suite 700 Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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(210) 731-6300

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(254) 755-4100

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Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC is committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunity in a positive work environment. We believe that a diverse group of lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff strengthens our ability to serve our clients and attract the most talented individuals for our team. Our goal is to create a diverse culture within our law firm that reflects the increasing diversity of our clients and communities we serve.
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