Practice Area · Wills & Trusts
Put your family's plan in writing.
Wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney drafted to reflect what you actually own and who you love — without the jargon or the runaround.
Is this you?
- You own a home and have children under 18, and you've never done a will.
- You have property in multiple counties or states and want to avoid probate.
- You've remarried and need to update a plan that reflects your current family.
- You want to leave assets to a child with special needs without disrupting their benefits.
How it works
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Conversation
60–90 minutes. We talk through your goals, your family, your assets. No forms, no checklists — a real conversation. A flat-fee quote comes at the end of this meeting.
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Design
You receive a plain-English plan summary: what documents we'll draft, why each one, and how they work together. No surprises.
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Documents
Drafts go out within two weeks. We review them together, make revisions, and you ask every question that comes up.
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Signing & Safekeeping
Documents are executed correctly and witnessed. Originals are stored at the office; you leave with digital copies and a clear funding checklist.
Questions
Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
It depends on what you own and how you own it. For most Texas families with real property and minor children, a combination of a pour-over will, a revocable living trust, and ancillary documents (powers of attorney, medical directive) is the right answer. We figure that out together in the first meeting — not before we know your situation.
How much does it cost?
Most estate plans are quoted as a flat fee at the first meeting, once I understand your situation. A simple will-based plan for a couple typically ranges from $1,200–$2,000. Trust-based plans are higher. I don't charge hourly for drafting or revisions within the scope of the engagement.
How long does the process take?
From first meeting to signed documents, plan for 3–6 weeks. Simpler plans can be faster. If you have a deadline — a surgery, a trip, a closing — tell me up front and I'll work around it.
What happens to my documents after signing?
Originals are held at the office in a fireproof file (you can retrieve them anytime). You receive certified copies and a digital PDF set. I also send you a post-signing checklist for funding a trust and updating beneficiary designations — the steps most people skip.
Start with a conversation.
Most families wait too long. A first conversation is free, takes sixty minutes, and leaves you with a clear picture of what your plan should look like.