Thoughtful planning today protects your family tomorrow. We help clients across Northeast Texas create clear, legally sound documents that express their wishes, minimize court involvement, and reduce stress for loved ones. From simple wills to full estate plans, trusts, and probate, we tailor the approach to your goals and your family’s unique situation.
Proudly serving Fannin, Lamar, Hunt, Red River, Grayson, Delta, Collin, Cooke, and Hopkins counties.
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER
The Following Services
Estate Planning
A customized estate plan keeps decisions in your hands—during life and after.
Core documents: Will, Trust (when appropriate), Living Will / Advance Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, Statutory Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
Coordinate beneficiary designations and other non-probate assets (life insurance, retirement, POD/TOD accounts)
Planning for incapacity, minor children/guardianship, and business interests
Wills
Your Will directs distributions, names an executor, and can nominate guardians for minor children.
Draft new Wills or update existing Wills
Strategies to enable independent administration where possible
Coordinate with trusts and beneficiary designations
Probate
Guidance through the court process with clarity and compassion.
Independent administration (streamlined) and dependent administration (court-supervised)
Texas alternatives when appropriate: Muniment of Title, Small Estate Affidavit, Affidavit of Heirship
Identify probate vs. non-probate assets and organize required filings
Trusts
Privacy, control, and flexibility—during life and after.
Revocable living trusts for organization and incapacity planning
Testamentary trusts for minors or staged distributions
Special Needs Trusts to preserve benefits for a disabled beneficiary
Living Wills (Advance Directives)
State your medical wishes if you cannot speak for yourself.
Texas Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates
Practical guidance on storage and sharing with providers
Optional HIPAA authorization for decision-makers
Powers of Attorney
Choose who can act for you if you’re unable to act for yourself.
Medical Power of Attorney for healthcare decisions
Statutory Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney—immediate or springing, with tailored permissions and alternates
Clear instructions for agents; optional co-agent structures
How we work
Listen first. Goals, timelines, and budget inform the plan.
Plan the path. Draft documents, coordinate assets, and prepare filings.
Resolve smart. Streamlined probate where possible; litigation when necessary.
Ready to get started?
Contact our office to schedule a consultation. We’ll explain options, outline next steps, and handle the details from start to finish.
