Arthur H. Bayern - San Antonio, TX
Arthur H. Bayern is a legendary San Antonio estate planning, tax, and fiduciary litigation attorney at Langley & Banack, Inc. Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law since 1977 and an ACTEC Fellow, he provides peerless counsel in complex wills, trusts, and estate controversies across Texas.
Six Decades of Legendary Estate and Probate Leadership
Recognized as one of Texas's foremost estate planning practitioners, Arthur H. Bayern serves as senior shareholder at Langley & Banack, Inc. at 745 East Mulberry Avenue in San Antonio. Licensed in Texas in 1965 after earning his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, he became one of the earliest attorneys to earn Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law in 1977. When families and fiduciaries need to hire an attorney with unparalleled mastery over Texas probate and tax law, Arthur H. Bayern provides authoritative guidance.
Sophisticated Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts
Preserving family wealth across generations demands meticulous foresight. Serving as premier estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, Arthur Bayern structures tailored plans that protect assets and minimize gift and estate taxes. His practice includes last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable generation-skipping trusts, family partnerships, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, ensuring smooth legacy preservation.
High-Stakes Fiduciary Litigation and Will Contests
When substantial estates encounter disputes, Mr. Bayern provides formidable courtroom advocacy. Acting as skilled business litigation lawyers and probate trial attorneys, he represents executors, trustees, and beneficiaries in trust contests, will contests involving undue influence or capacity challenges, and fiduciary accounting controversies before Bexar County probate courts. Clients looking to find a lawyer who commands deep judicial respect rely on his courtroom experience.
Advanced Estate, Gift, and Fiduciary Taxation
A cornerstone of Arthur Bayern's practice is resolving complex tax issues. Serving as accomplished tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, he advises on federal estate and gift taxes, fiduciary income taxation, and post-mortem elections. Admitted to the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court, he defends estates against tax deficiencies and audit assessments.
Lifetime Accolades and Professional Distinctions
- Board Certified Since 1977: Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- ACTEC Fellow: Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and member of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law.
- Lifetime Achievement Awards: Honored with the Texas Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Probate Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Best Lawyers in America: Listed continuously for Trusts and Estates since 1983.
- Bar Leadership: Former President of the San Antonio Bar Association and past Chairman of the State Bar Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section.
Consult with Arthur H. Bayern at Langley & Banack, Inc.
Arthur H. Bayern practices at Langley & Banack, Inc., 745 E Mulberry Ave, Suite 700, San Antonio, Texas 78212. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, accepting checks, LawPay credit card transactions, and structured retainers. If you need a lawyer with extraordinary experience for an estate plan or contentious probate dispute, contact Arthur H. Bayern today.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant Midtown area of San Antonio, near the historic River Road neighborhood.
Building Location
The office is located in Trinity Plaza II, a multi-story Class A commercial building. It is easily found near the Trinity University campus and Brackenridge Park.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the front surface lot of Trinity Plaza II. If full, there is open visitor parking available on the rooftop level of the adjacent parking garage.
Public Transit
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 8 (North St Marys); nearest stop is at Stadium Dr. & Mulberry.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of Trinity Plaza II. Take the elevator up to the 7th floor, where you will find the firm's offices in Suite 700.