Estate Planning Attorney
Protect Your Legacy & Family With Custom Estate Planning
High-Quality Planning Without The Stress
Most estate plans are too expensive and too hard to follow. We build logical, cost-effective frameworks that actually make sense to the families who use them.
Build Your Legacy on a Solid Foundation
Every family’s situation is different, but many estate plans include:
A Last Will and Testament
A straightforward document that stops the guesswork. It’s the simplest way to name guardians for your kids and ensure your assets don't end up in a legal tug-of-war.
A Living Trust
Designed for privacy and speed. This helps your family bypass the public (and often slow) Texas probate courts, keeping your financial details behind closed doors.
Guardianships
You decide who should raise your children if you aren't there to do it yourself, rather than leaving that critical choice to a Texas judge.
Powers of Attorney
Essential tools that designate who makes decisions if you can't. We focus on "incapacity planning" so your family is never left powerless during a medical or financial crisis.
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Clear medical instructions that remove the emotional burden from your loved ones. You make the tough calls now, so they don’t have to later.
Answering Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions
How does "Community Property" affect my estate plan?
Community Property means that, generally, any assets acquired during a marriage are owned 50/50 by both spouses. You can only “give away” your 50% share of community property in your Will. You cannot legally give away your spouse’s half.
What's the difference between a Will and a Living Will?
Even though the names are similar, they serve completely different purposes in estate planning. A Will or a Last Will and Testament lets you name who will inherit your assets after you pass away. A Living Will handles your medical care while you’re still alive but unable to speak for yourself (due to an illness or accident).
What is Asset and Legacy protection?
Asset protection is more like a defensive strategy; it involves using estate planning tools (usually trusts) to specifically protect your wealth from lawsuits or creditors. Legacy protection is more of an offensive strategy to control exactly how and when your heirs will receive their inheritance. It can also be used to ensure the money is used for specifically an education or a home.
Does Texas have a "Death Tax"?
Nope! Texas, as of 2026, does not have a state inheritance tax or a state estate tax.
Should I get a Deed or a Trust?
A Transfer on Death Deed is a simple document that names a beneficiary for your home. It avoids probate specifically for that property. A Trust is a more complex protection strategy for all of your assets (bank accounts, home, investments), and it avoids probate for everything inside it. With a trust you can also determine how your heirs will receive their inheritance.
Why is Texas "Independent Administration" a big deal?
Texas is famous for having one of the most streamlined probate processes in the country. If your Will is drafted correctly to allow for Independent Administration, your executor can manage your estate with very little court supervision. This saves your heirs significant time and money compared to the “Dependent Administration” required in many other states.
What is a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney?
In Texas, we use a specific form called the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. It’s a powerful document that grants someone the legal authority to manage your financial affairs. Because the language is set by Texas statute, banks and financial institutions across the state are generally more comfortable accepting it.
Why 30 Years of Experience Matters
Since 1997, Scott has seen how poorly drafted plans fail families when they need them most. Because he treats an estate plan as a reflection of your values—not just a stack of papers—he ensures the final product is something you can actually use and maintain.
Remove the "What-Ifs" From Your To-Do List
Estate planning shouldn’t be a legal afterthought considered only in a crisis. Let’s build a proactive, common-sense plan that protects your family today and for years to come.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the next step in protecting your estate and your legacy.