Planning for the future requires more than good intentions - it demands careful legal preparation that protects your family and ensures your wishes are honored. At Strother Law, PLLC, we help individuals and families in Cleburne and Johnson County create comprehensive estate plans that provide peace of mind and legal security. Our firm has been guiding local families through estate planning decisions since 2012, helping them navigate Texas estate law with clarity and confidence.
Estate planning involves creating legal documents that protect your assets, provide for your family, and express your wishes for medical care and end-of-life decisions. Cleburne estate planning attorney DeeAnn Strother works with clients to develop personalized plans that address their unique circumstances, from simple wills to complex trust arrangements. Our thorough approach ensures that your estate plan works effectively when your family needs it most.
Every family's situation is different, which is why we take time to understand your goals, family dynamics, and financial circumstances before recommending specific estate planning tools. We explain complex legal concepts in plain language and help you make informed decisions about your family's future. Understanding what documents are included in basic estate planning helps families prepare for their consultation.
Wills and Testaments
- Simple Wills
Basic will preparation for straightforward estate distribution and guardian designation for minor children. - Complex Wills
Detailed testamentary documents addressing business interests, multiple properties, and specific distribution requirements. - Will Updates and Revisions
Modifications to existing wills reflecting life changes, new assets, or family circumstances.
Powers of Attorney & Directives
- Financial Powers of Attorney
Legal authority for trusted individuals to manage financial affairs during incapacity or absence. - Medical Powers of Attorney
Healthcare decision-making authority when you cannot communicate your wishes to medical providers. - Advanced Directives
Living wills and directive to physicians expressing your preferences for end-of-life medical care.
Trust Creation & Administration
- Revocable Living Trusts
Flexible trust arrangements that avoid probate while maintaining control during your lifetime. - Irrevocable Trusts
Specialized trust structures for tax planning, asset protection, and specific distribution goals. - Trust Administration
Ongoing legal support for trustees managing trust assets and distributions according to trust terms.
Tailored Planning for Texas Families
Texas estate law provides specific opportunities and requirements that affect how your estate plan should be structured. As your Johnson County estate planning lawyer, our familiarity with Texas statutes and local procedures ensures that your estate plan complies with current law and takes advantage of available benefits. We stay current with changes in estate and tax law that could impact your planning decisions.
We help clients understand the implications of Texas community property law, homestead exemptions, and other state-specific factors that influence estate planning strategies. Our goal is to create legally sound plans that minimize taxes, avoid unnecessary probate proceedings, and provide clear guidance for your family during difficult times. Many clients also wonder how much estate planning costs, and we provide transparent pricing during your free consultation.
Creating an estate plan is just the first step; maintaining and updating your plan ensures it continues to serve your family's needs as circumstances change. Johnson County attorney DeeAnn Strother provides ongoing review and modification services to keep your estate plan current with life changes, law updates, and evolving family situations.