Estate planning isn’t just about writing a will. It’s about making intentional decisions regarding your assets, your family’s security, and your legacy. A well-structured estate plan coordinates multiple legal documents—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives—to work together seamlessly.
Many Dallas residents put off estate planning because they assume it’s complicated, expensive, or only for the wealthy. The reality is simpler: estate planning is for anyone who cares about their family’s future and wants to make their wishes legally clear.
Leigh Hunt Goodson takes time to understand your specific situation, explain your options without legal jargon, and build a plan that aligns with your goals. Whether you’re protecting your children’s inheritance, planning for potential incapacity, minimizing tax burden, or establishing a legacy, we approach each family’s plan as unique.
Establish the legal foundation for asset distribution and family protection. Revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, and irrevocable structures—each serves different purposes depending on your situation.
Designate trusted individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions if you become unable to do so. This protects your interests and spares your family difficult decisions during challenging times.
Ensure your healthcare wishes are documented and that the right people can access your medical information and make decisions aligned with your values.
When a family member passes, probate can be complex and time-consuming. We guide families through the process, handle creditor claims, and ensure the proper distribution in accordance with the will or Texas law.
Families with minor children or vulnerable family members need clear guardianship designations. We help you establish protection and decision-making authority.
For business owners and those with significant assets, we coordinate estate planning with business succession planning, liability protection, and tax-efficient strategies.
Estate planning solutions tailored to your life, family, and goals.
We begin with a confidential conversation about your family, assets, concerns, and goals. This is when we listen more than we talk—understanding your situation thoroughly before recommending solutions.
You’ll provide details about your assets, family structure, any existing documents, and your vision for the future. We organize this information and identify any gaps or areas of concern.
Leigh presents a clear recommendation for your estate plan, explaining why each component matters and how it serves your goals. You’ll understand the “why” behind every suggestion.
We draft your customized documents—including a will, trust, powers of attorney, directives, and any other necessary agreements. Each document is carefully tailored to your specific circumstances.
You’ll review everything, ask questions, and make any necessary adjustments. Once you’re comfortable, we arrange a signing ceremony with proper witnessing and notarization.
Your plan includes guidance on funding trusts, updating beneficiary designations, and coordinating with other professionals. We’re available for questions as your life evolves.
Ms. Leigh Goodson was fabulous in giving me advice for my father's situation. She was a wealth of knowledge and recommendations. We will be using her for further estate planning.
Leigh prepared estate documents for myself and my husband, and she did a fantastic job. Everyone at her office was friendly and easy to work with. The process was quick and easy, and we feel so much better knowing our affairs are in order. If anyone needs any estate planning help, I would 100% recommend Leigh and her office!
I knew from my experience working with attorneys for over 30 years that with a blended family my husband and I needed professional estate planning. Ms. Goodson provided us with excellent options and did a very thorough explanation of the pros and cons of each of them. She offered non-judgmental opinions and legal information about the equitable division of our blended families small estate. We chose to go with the more expensive trust option because it would be a simpler and less expensive probate for our children who almost all live out of state. She and her assistant made extra efforts to accommodate our schedule and the entire process was quickly completed. We highly recommend The Goodson Firm. P.C. for your estate planning and probate legal services.
Leigh Goodson is a professional attorney. She is available to clients and is responsive in urgent and standard matters. Her expertise has been very helpful. Highly recommend, The Goodson Firm.
Leigh Goodson is the attorney I trust to take care of my clients, friends, and family. She knows the law and works with her clients to make sure their priorities are addressed appropriately.
The right time to protect your legacy is before you need to. Schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step toward protecting everything you have built and the people who matter most.
Locations in Tyler, Dallas, Plano, The Woodlands, & Bee Cave, Texas
