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Trusts · Texas Estate Planning

Keep your estate
out of probate.A revocable living trust passes assets privately, avoids probate, and keeps you in control while you are living.

For many Texas families, a revocable living trust is the cleanest way to transfer assets, avoid probate, and plan for incapacity — drafted for a flat fee.

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Probate avoidancePrivacy for your estateFlat fee from $4,997
Why a trust

Control while you live. A smooth transfer when you're gone.

A revocable living trust holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries without probate. You stay in full control, can change it at any time, and your estate stays private.

What's included

A trust, plus everything that makes it work.

A trust only avoids probate when it is funded correctly. We build the full package and guide the funding.

  • ✓Revocable living trust customized to your estate
  • ✓Pour-over will to capture remaining assets
  • ✓Financial and medical powers of attorney
  • ✓Healthcare directives and HIPAA release
  • ✓Lady Bird or transfer-on-death deed (enhanced)
  • ✓Funding guidance to title assets correctly
Estate planning documents and a pen on a table
The Process

Approachable, clear, and step-by-step.

01

No-Fee Consultation

A 45-minute conversation to understand your goals, family, and assets. We answer questions and recommend the right approach in plain language.

45 minutes · Calendly
02

Plan Design

We evaluate whether a will, trust, or hybrid approach makes sense, and explain scope and flat fees upfront. No surprises along the way.

Same day or next meeting
03

Drafting & Review

We draft your documents and review them with you in detail. You ask questions, we revise, until the plan reflects your situation.

2–4 weeks typical
04

Signing & Onward Care

Sign with us, take the plan home, and coordinate any required deeds or asset transfers. Your plan is in place.

In-office · By appointment
Our Fees

Flat fees, explained upfront.

We quote a flat fee before any drafting begins. The figures below are typical starting points; your exact scope is confirmed at your no-fee consultation.

Wills

Individual Will

$997
One individual

A complete estate plan for one individual, tailored to personal, family, and asset circumstances.

  • Last will & testament
  • Financial power of attorney
  • Medical power of attorney
  • HIPAA release & directive
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Wills

Wills for Couples

$1,997
Two coordinated wills

Coordinated estate planning for spouses or partners, drafted to work together while addressing individual goals.

  • 2 coordinated wills
  • Powers of attorney for each
  • Medical directives & HIPAA
  • Guardian designations
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Most Chosen
Trusts

Comprehensive Trust

$4,997
Revocable living trust

A revocable living trust designed for probate avoidance and coordinated asset management.

  • Revocable living trust
  • Pour-over will
  • Powers of attorney
  • Healthcare directives
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Trusts

Enhanced Trust

$6,997 +
Complex estates

An advanced structure for complex estates, blended families, or asset profiles requiring additional customization.

  • Everything in Comprehensive
  • Lady Bird / transfer deeds
  • Blended-family provisions
  • Business interest coordination
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Probate

Probate Administration

Representation in uncontested probate matters, including independent administrations and related court filings. Final fee depends on the estate and court requirements.

From $5,997
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Pricing and examples shown are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Final pricing depends on complexity and is confirmed after consultation. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a consultation is completed and an engagement agreement is signed.

Estate Planning Readiness Check

Know where you stand. Before you walk in the door.

Answer a few questions and get a personalized checklist with a transparent pricing range — in about two minutes, with no obligation.

✓ Free & no obligation✓ About 2 minutes✓ Personalized checklist

No sensitive financial details required. Your checklist contains no personal information.

Questions

Common questions, answered

What is a revocable living trust?

It is a legal arrangement that holds your assets during your life and distributes them after death without probate. You can change or revoke it at any time while you have capacity.

Does a trust avoid probate in Texas?

Yes — assets properly titled in your trust pass to beneficiaries without probate. We help you fund the trust so it works as intended.

How much does a trust cost?

A comprehensive revocable living trust is a flat $4,997; enhanced trusts for complex estates start at $6,997. Your exact scope is confirmed at a no-fee consultation.

Can I change my trust later?

Yes. A revocable trust can be amended or revoked at any time while you are living and have capacity.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you are ready to begin — or simply want to understand your options.

Pick a time that works for you below — or reach us directly. Your first 45-minute consultation is always free.