Texas Estate Planning · Español Disponible

Wills. Trusts. Probate.

A Texas estate planning law firm focused exclusively on wills, trusts, and probate. We explain the process, scope of work, and fees upfront — so you can move forward with confidence, without surprises along the way.

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Estate planning is our sole focus
Three Texas offices
Fees explained upfront
Plain-language planning
Sample Estate Plan
Comprehensive Trust $5,500flat fee
A complete trust-based estate plan
Probate avoidance · Incapacity continuity · Coordinated documents
Plan Includes
  • ✓Revocable Living Trust
  • ✓Pour-Over Will
  • ✓Durable Power of Attorney
  • ✓Medical Power of Attorney
  • ✓HIPAA Authorization
  • ✓Directive to Physicians
  • ✓Certificate of Trust
  • ✓Final Wishes
  • ✓Guardianship provisions (if applicable)
  • ✓Deed planning for primary residence
Why Plan Now

Without a plan, Texas decides.
With a plan, you do.

Texas has specific rules governing how estates are handled when someone passes away without a plan. Those rules may not reflect your wishes or your family's needs. The difference between the two outcomes is the work we do together.

Without an Estate Plan
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    Texas law decides who inherits, who serves as administrator, and how your assets are divided — without input from you.
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    Probate happens during an already difficult time, often more expensive and time-consuming than it needs to be.
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    Guardians for minor children are appointed by a judge, not chosen by you.
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    Incapacity planning is left to default rules, which often require court involvement.
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    Generic providers leave you guessing about scope, timeline, and final cost.
With a Goodcatt Plan
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    You direct how assets are distributed, name the executor, and document personal and family considerations that matter to you.
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    Trust-based planning structured to minimize or avoid probate, reducing time, expense, and complexity for your family.
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    Guardians for minor children named on your terms, in a properly drafted document.
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    Coordinated powers of attorney and medical directives so a trusted person can act if you cannot — without court involvement.
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    Flat fees explained upfront. Process, scope, and documents agreed before drafting begins.
What's Included

A complete estate plan,
built around your situation.

No two situations are the same. Some clients need a simple will. Others need a coordinated trust-based plan with business interests, incapacity planning, and multi-property coordination. Below are the documents and services we typically work with.

Last Will & Testament
Directs how your assets are distributed, names an executor to manage your estate, and appoints guardians for minor children. The foundation of every plan.
Included · All Plans
Revocable Living Trust
Holds and manages assets during your lifetime and after. Properly structured and funded, a trust can avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide continuity if you become incapacitated.
Trust Plans
Pour-Over Will
A companion document to your trust. Ensures any assets not titled in the trust at death "pour over" into the trust and follow your overall plan.
Trust Plans
Durable Power of Attorney
Authorizes a trusted person to manage financial and legal matters on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Avoids the need for court involvement during incapacity.
All Plans
Medical Power of Attorney
Designates someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate them yourself. Coordinated with HIPAA authorization and physicians directive.
All Plans
HIPAA & Physician Directives
HIPAA authorization releases medical information to people you choose. A directive to physicians communicates your wishes regarding end-of-life medical care.
All Plans
Guardianship Designations
If you have minor children, your plan names the guardians who will care for them. Properly documented so a judge follows your wishes rather than defaulting to Texas law.
For Families
Deed & Asset Coordination
A trust that is never funded — or only partially funded — may still require probate. We help with deed planning, beneficiary designations, and asset transfers so your plan works as intended.
Trust Plans
Probate Administration
Representation in uncontested probate matters, including independent administrations and related filings. We guide families with clarity, patience, and steady counsel.
After Loss
The Process

Approachable, clear,
and step-by-step.

Estate planning should feel manageable, not overwhelming. We guide clients through each step — from the initial conversation through execution — so you always know what to expect and what comes next.

01
No-Fee Consultation
A 45-minute conversation to understand your goals, family, and assets. We answer your questions and recommend the right approach in plain language.
45 minutes · Calendly
02
Plan Design
We evaluate whether a will, trust, or hybrid approach makes sense, and explain the scope of work and fees upfront. No surprises along the way.
Same day or next meeting
03
Drafting & Review
We draft your documents and review them with you in detail. You ask questions, we revise as needed, until the plan reflects your situation.
2–4 weeks typical
04
Signing & Onward Care
Sign the documents with us, take the plan home, and coordinate any required deeds or asset transfers. Your plan is in place.
In-office · By appointment
Our Approach

Estate planning is our sole focus.

We don't dabble in family law, real estate transactions, or business litigation. Wills, trusts, and probate are the work — every day, for every client.

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Sole Focus
Wills, trusts, and probate. That is what we do, and that is all we do.
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Plain Language
No legalese. We explain options, documents, and Texas law in language you can actually use.
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Upfront Pricing
Process, scope, and fees explained before any drafting begins. No hourly surprises.
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Texas-Focused
Texas estate planning, governed by Texas law, with offices in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.
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Bilingual
Español disponible. We meet with Spanish-speaking clients in their preferred language.
Estate planning is personal, and no two situations are the same. Some clients come to us knowing exactly what they want to accomplish. Others are unsure where to begin. In both cases, our approach is the same.
— Goodcatt & Associates · Wills, Trusts, and Probate
What you can expect from us
✓ We take the time to understand your goals before recommending a structure
✓ Options explained in plain language — you don't need a law degree to follow along
✓ The full picture: incapacity planning, business interests, blended families, minor children
✓ A plan that works not just on paper, but in real life
✓ Every document coordinated so your trust, will, and powers of attorney work together
Client Story

Real Texas families.
Real estate plans.

Many Texans believe a simple will is enough. Arnold and Mikey — two Texas business owners and family men — had the same belief, until a rude awakening showed them otherwise. Here is their story, in their own words.

Arnold and Mikey, Goodcatt & Associates clients
Client Testimonial 9:20
Business Owners Texas Families
"Just a will" wasn't enough — especially for business owners with assets and a family to protect.
A conversation with Arnold and Mikey on moving from an outdated military will to a comprehensive revocable living trust strategy. The trigger, the documents, the relief.
→Why an outdated will failed to protect a modern family
→How business owners need a specific trust structure
→The "Legacy Book" — keeping family matters out of court
→Lady Bird Deeds, Pour-Over Wills, and HIPAA Authorizations explained
Client testimonial. Results and experiences may vary. This video is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Where We Serve

Central Texas
and the Hill Country.

We meet with clients by appointment and work with individuals, families, and business owners across our service area.

San Antonio Austin Houston Castle Hills Shavano Park Olmos Park Alamo Heights Stone Oak The Dominion Leon Springs Fair Oaks Boerne West Lake Hills Barton Creek Bee Cave Memorial Village Hunters Creek Village Piney Point Village Bunker Hill Village Tanglewood Cinco Ranch Avalon at Spring Green Elyson Katy Fulshear
Our Fees

Flat fees,
explained upfront.

Every plan is tailored to your circumstances. Pricing below reflects our standard structures. We confirm scope and final fee in your no-fee consultation — before any drafting begins.

Wills
Individual
$ 1,500
Flat fee · One individual
A complete estate plan for one individual, tailored to personal, family, and asset circumstances.
  • ✓Last Will and Testament
  • ✓Durable Power of Attorney
  • ✓Medical Power of Attorney
  • ✓HIPAA Authorization
  • ✓Directive to Physicians
  • ✓Final Wishes
  • ✓Additional documents as needed
Wills
Two Individuals
$ 2,500
Flat fee · Couples
Coordinated estate planning for spouses or partners, drafted to work together while addressing individual needs.
  • ✓Wills for both individuals
  • ✓Coordinated powers of attorney
  • ✓Coordinated medical directives
  • ✓Final Wishes for each individual
  • ✓Deed planning for primary residence
  • ✓Additional documents as needed
Most Comprehensive
Trusts
Comprehensive Trust
$ 5,500
Flat fee · Trust-based plan
A revocable living trust designed for estates seeking probate avoidance and coordinated asset management.
  • ✓Revocable Living Trust
  • ✓Pour-Over Will
  • ✓Durable & Medical Powers of Attorney
  • ✓HIPAA Authorization
  • ✓Directive to Physicians
  • ✓Certificate of Trust
  • ✓Guardianship provisions
  • ✓Deed planning for residence
Trusts
Enhanced Trust
$ 7,500 +
Complex estates
An advanced structure for complex estates, family dynamics, or asset profiles requiring additional customization.
  • ✓Everything in Comprehensive
  • ✓Advanced distribution terms
  • ✓Bespoke trustee provisions
  • ✓Business interest transfers
  • ✓Multi-property coordination
  • ✓Additional revisions and strategy sessions
  • ✓Final pricing confirmed after consultation
After A Loss
Probate Administration
Representation in uncontested probate matters, including independent administrations and related filings. Final fees depend on the nature of the estate, court requirements, and procedural complexity.
$6,000+

Pricing and examples illustrated above are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a consultation is completed and an engagement agreement is signed. Every estate plan is tailored to the client's individual circumstances, goals, and complexity. The appropriate legal approach and final fees, if any, will be determined by our firm after evaluating your specific facts and objectives.

Our Standards

Why clients choose
Goodcatt & Associates.

We approach each matter with care, professionalism, and attention to detail — recognizing that clients are often making decisions that affect their families for generations.

Sole Estate Planning Focus
Wills, trusts, and probate are at the core of what we do — and the only thing we do. Every conversation, every document, every plan is built on that singular focus.
All Practice Areas
Plain-Language Planning
No legalese. We explain options, documents, and Texas law in language you can actually use to make informed decisions for your family.
In Every Meeting
Coordinated Documents
Your will, powers of attorney, medical directives, and HIPAA authorization all working together — not as isolated documents, but as one cohesive plan.
Built-In
Properly Funded Trusts
A trust that is never funded does not work. We help with deed planning, beneficiary designations, and asset transfers so your trust functions as intended.
Beyond Drafting
Incapacity Planning
Often overlooked, but one of the most important benefits of a trust. A successor trustee can step in without court involvement if you cannot manage your affairs.
Continuity Built-In
Three Texas Offices
San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. We meet with clients by appointment and serve communities across Central Texas and the Hill Country.
By Appointment

If you are ready to begin —
or simply want to understand your options.

Schedule your no-fee consultation directly below. Or call (888) 927-7030 — Español disponible.

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Texas Offices
$0
Consultation Fee
45 min
Initial Meeting
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