Estate planning is the legal process of appointing individuals to care for you, your children, your assets, and your finances after your death or incapacity. It also involves designating beneficiaries for your assets. An estate plan consists of all the necessary documents to achieve these goals. Even if you don't have a will or trust, you still have an estate plan established by the state of TX. All states have a default plan for your family and assets in case of your incapacity or death. Estate planning allows you to customize your wishes and opt out of the default plan.

Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. To provide you with an accurate quote, we need more information about your specific situation. We have transparent pricing on our estate planning products that you can pick and choose from. We strive to clearly explain each product to allow you to make a decision based on your needs.

We understand that cost is a crucial consideration when selecting an attorney, and estate planning is a significant investment for many individuals. Our objective is to maintain transparency and fairness throughout the process. Therefore, we offer flat fees instead of hourly billing, ensuring you know exactly what your investment entails. Additionally, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with our services, we are committed to rectifying the situation or issuing a refund.

Ultimately, we will only recommend our services if the potential savings from implementing an estate plan exceed our fee.

A power of attorney allows for the appointment of someone to manage property in case of incapacity. It involves naming a trusted agent to handle tasks such as bill payments, tax filing, and business management, in the absence of the individual.

Our process aims to have your estate planning documents signed within 6-8 weeks of your completing the questionnaire, depending on your availability and document review time.

Probate is the court-supervised process of administering an individual's estate upon their death. In cases where there is no will, the estate must undergo probate before the distribution of assets to beneficiaries. Even with a will, probate is still required.

No, this is a big myth. Estate planning is not dependent on financial status, marital status, or parenthood. It involves creating legal documents to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing, aiming to alleviate the burden on your loved ones during a challenging time. Additionally, estate planning involves designating individuals to handle your property and make healthcare decisions if you become incapacitated, which is relevant to everyone regardless of wealth. Estate planning also allows for you to choose the people you want to care for your minor children upon your death.

An estate plan usually includes a will, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, directive to physician, appointment of guardian for minor children, and declaration of guardian for yourself should you the need arise.