Thomas P. Stone

Thomas P. Stone, a native of Detroit, Michigan, founded Stone & Associates in 2001. Previously, he practiced law as a partner in a well-known Houston firm.  Tom earned his Bachelor of Accountancy in 1981 from Western Michigan University. He received his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in 1983. In 1987, he earned his law degree (Juris Doctorate) from South Texas College of Law.

Tom is now retired from practice, but remains closely associated with the firm, maintains an office at the firm, and serves in an advisory role.

Tom has 20 years of experience in estate planning and virtually all legal phases of the lifecycle of business organizations, including formation, operation, and dissolution. He utilizes his expertise and experience to effectively advise clients as to the best form of business structure for protecting assets and minimizing income and estate taxes. Additionally, he is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in business lawsuits. Tom assists the owners of closely held business in protecting the profits of their company from the Internal Revenue Service and plaintiffs of meritless lawsuits.

Tom frequently speaks at continuing education seminars for certified public accountants, certified financial planners, and licensed insurance agents. His seminars focus on the topics related to estate planning, probate, and income taxation.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning
• Family Partnerships
• Probate, Estate, and Trust Administration
• Income Tax Planning
• Business Formation
• Business Reorganization
• Contracts
• Business and Corporate Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• International Tax Transactions and Planning
• Business Litigation

Professional Licenses / Affiliations

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (1983 – Present)
Attorney at Law - Texas (1988 - Present)
United States Tax Court (1991 - Present)
Federal District Court – Southern District of Texas (1991 – Present)
Member Texas Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member – Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

Memberships & Organizations

Houston Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
South Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Education

Juris Doctorate, South Texas College of Law (1987)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Western Michigan University (1981)