Estate planning isn’t a single document—it’s a comprehensive strategy that protects your assets, clarifies your wishes, and provides peace of mind for your family. Whether you’re establishing your first estate plan or updating an existing one, the process begins with understanding your complete financial picture and your goals for the people you care about.
The Goodson Firm provides estate planning services that address:
Each plan is customized. There’s no template-based approach. Leigh works with you to understand your family dynamics, financial situation, and concerns—then builds a plan that actually works for your life.
Estate planning solutions tailored to your life, family, and goals.
Create a legally complete plan that protects your family and assets. Includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives designed specifically for your situation.
When a loved one passes away, probate can be complex and emotionally taxing. We guide families through the entire process, handling court filings, asset distribution, and legal requirements.
Establish clear guardianship for minor children or aging parents. Ensure that if something happens to you, your children are cared for by people you’ve chosen.
For families with significant assets or complex financial structures, we develop strategies that preserve wealth across generations while addressing tax implications.
Whether you’re starting a business, structuring ownership, or planning succession, The Goodson Firm provides legal guidance that protects your business interests.
You work with Leigh Goodson—not a paralegal, not a junior associate. Every phone call, every email, every strategy conversation happens directly between you and your attorney. This isn’t standard in larger firms, and it makes a real difference in how well we understand your needs.
Estate planning isn’t about filling out forms. It’s about understanding your family, your assets, your concerns, and your vision. We take time to listen and ask the right questions so your plan reflects your actual priorities.
Operating from our principal office in Tyler and serving The Woodlands, Dallas, and Plano, we understand Texas law and the specific financial and family situations that affect our clients in this region.
Whether you need a straightforward will or complex multi-generational planning, probate administration, or guardianship guidance, we handle the full range of Estate planning and related services in-house.
You’ll understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how it protects your family. We explain legal concepts clearly and never use complexity to justify excessive fees.
We start with a detailed conversation about your family, your assets, your concerns, and your goals. This isn’t a brief intake call—it’s a substantive discussion that helps us understand what matters most to you.
After our conversation, Leigh analyzes your situation, considers tax implications, reviews your current documents (if any), and develops a strategic approach tailored to your circumstances.
We present our recommendations clearly, explain the reasoning, and discuss options. Your input shapes every decision. This is collaborative—your values and priorities drive the plan.
We draft your estate planning documents with precision and care. Every document is customized; nothing is generic. You’ll review everything and ask questions until you’re confident.
We guide you through signing, witnessing, and notarizing your documents according to Texas law. We also discuss implementation—whether that’s funding a trust, updating beneficiary designations, or coordinating with other professionals.
Life changes. Your plan should too. We’re available to discuss updates, answer questions, and adjust your estate plan as your circumstances evolve.
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
