Estate Planning

Protect the people you love — before anyone has to guess what you would have wanted.

A Plan Is a Gift to the People You Leave Behind

Most people put off estate planning not because they do not care, but because the paperwork feels morbid, confusing, or like something only “wealthy” people do. None of that is true. If you own a home, have children, run a business, or simply want to make sure your medical and financial wishes are honored, you need an estate plan. Without one, Texas law decides who inherits, who raises your children, who makes decisions when you cannot, and how long and publicly the whole process plays out.

WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT A PLAN

Here’s What Can Go Wrong Without a Plan

No will? Texas law — not you — decides who inherits.
No power of attorney? Your family may have to open a guardianship just to pay your bills.
No guardian named for your children? A judge will choose who raises them.
No medical directive? Your loved ones are left guessing about your wishes at the worst possible moment.

Last Will and Testament

A well-drafted will tells the world — and the probate court — how you want your assets distributed, who should serve as the executor of your estate, and, if you have minor children, who should be their guardian. Abby drafts wills that are clear, properly executed under Texas law, and coordinated with your other estate planning documents so everything works as a set.

Revocable Living Trusts

A revocable living trust can let your family skip much of the probate process, keep your estate private, and simplify the transition of assets after your death. Trusts are also useful for blended families, property in multiple states, and situations where you want to control how and when beneficiaries receive assets. Abby helps clients decide whether a trust-based plan actually fits their life — many people are best served by a simple will and targeted beneficiary designations — and, when a trust is right, drafts it to match.

Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney lets you name the person you trust to handle financial and legal matters on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. Without this document, your family may have to open a guardianship to access accounts, pay bills, or manage real estate — a process that costs time, money, and peace of mind.

Medical Power of Attorney & Directive to Physicians

These documents — sometimes called a healthcare power of attorney and a living will — let you name the person who can make medical decisions if you cannot, and tell doctors and family what kinds of care you do and do not want in end-of-life situations. They are short documents that can spare your family one of the hardest conversations they will ever have.

Declaration of Guardian for Minor Children

If you have minor children, naming a guardian in your will — and, often, in a separate declaration — is one of the most important estate planning decisions you will make. Abby helps parents think through the choice carefully and document it in a way that gives the court clear direction.

Build Your Plan With a San Antonio Attorney Who Takes the Time to Get It Right

Estate planning is one of the few things in life that almost always gets easier — and cheaper — the earlier you do it. Reach out to schedule a consultation and take this item off your mental to-do list for good.

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