Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly—it’s for anyone who cares about their family’s financial security and wishes. Your estate plan is a comprehensive strategy that addresses what happens to your assets, who makes decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, and how your minor children are cared for if something happens to you.
A well-structured estate plan accomplishes several critical goals: it avoids probate delays and expenses, minimizes tax burden where possible, ensures your assets go to the people you choose, and clearly documents your healthcare and end-of-life preferences. Without a plan, Texas state law determines how your estate is distributed—which may not align with your wishes at all.
The Goodson Firm P.C. creates customized estate plans that fit your specific circumstances. We take time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and build plans that actually work for your family rather than applying generic templates.
Wills document your wishes and designate an executor to manage your estate. Revocable living trusts allow you to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and ensure seamless asset transfer during incapacity or death. We help you determine which approach—or combination—makes sense for your situation.
A financial power of attorney names someone to handle your finances if you’re unable to do so. A healthcare power of attorney designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf. These documents are essential backup plans that protect you and your family during vulnerable times.
These documents clearly and legally communicate your end-of-life preferences, ensuring your medical team understands your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. They also reduce the burden and conflict among family members during difficult moments.
If you have minor children, naming a guardian in your estate plan ensures they’re raised by someone you’ve chosen if both parents pass away. Without this designation, the court decides—and the process becomes expensive and emotionally draining for your family.
When someone passes away, probate is the legal process of validating their will and distributing their estate. We guide executors and families through probate with clarity and compassion, handling all required filings, creditor claims, and court procedures.
For families with significant assets or business interests, we structure plans that address tax efficiency, business succession, and intergenerational wealth transfer. This includes strategies for protecting assets from creditors and ensuring family harmony across generations.
Estate planning solutions tailored to your life, family, and goals.
We schedule a focused conversation to understand your family structure, assets, concerns, and goals. This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s us listening and gathering the information we need to recommend an appropriate approach. You’ll leave this meeting understanding what you need and what the process looks like.
Based on our conversation, Leigh recommends the documents and strategies that make sense for your situation. For a young family with modest assets, that might be a will and powers of attorney. For a business owner or family with significant property, it might include trusts and more sophisticated tax planning. You’ll understand the reasoning behind each recommendation.
We draft your documents with precision and clarity. You’ll receive them in advance, and we’ll schedule a follow-up meeting to review each one together — so you understand exactly what you’re signing and why.
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.
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