Estate Planning

Killeen Estate Planning Lawyers

Top-Rated Family Law Attorneys for Trust, Will, & Probate Services in Bell County Since 1992

If you’re like a lot of people, you might have put off on building a comprehensive estate plan for a long time. Whether you have a scatter of old documents to update or have no estate plan at all, choosing to complete your plan can save your loved ones from a lot of stress and additional heartache when you pass away.

Building any estate plan requires dedicated legal guidance to help you map out and achieve your goals. We at the Law Office of Nancy Perry Eaton, PLLC can provide such guidance and all of the services you may need through our legal counsel. We are committed to our clients and helping them secure better futures for their loved ones. Rest assured that by working with our estate planning attorney in Killeen, you can leave things in a better place for your loved ones to settle.

Learn more about our services at the Law Office of Nancy Perry Eaton, PLLC by requesting a consultation. Contact us online or call (254) 221-8588 to request one now!

What Our Attorney Can Do for You in Killeen

The Law Office of Nancy Perry Eaton, PLLC is a full-service estate planning firm, which means our attorney can help you build a comprehensive estate plan.

Such a plan can not only deal with your property after you’re gone, but it can also plan for the guardianship of any dependents you may leave behind. Most plans also account for times of incapacity by predetermining medical care or assigning agents to act on their behalf in medical and financial matters.

Our attorney can help you build a comprehensive estate plan with documents like these and more:

Will
Trusts
Advanced Medical Directives
Powers of Attorney

No matter how simple or complicated you need your estate plan to be, rest assured that our estate planning lawyer in Killeen can help you achieve your goals.

Is Your Goal to Avoid Probate?

One of the most common estate planning goals is to avoid probate. This is because the legal process of validating a will and administering an estate in court can be more costly and time-consuming than it’s worth.

Because the property held in trust is legally considered to be the legal property of the trustee, such property generally isn’t part of your estate and therefore is not administered during probate. However, the trustee’s right to use trust property is restricted to ways that benefit the beneficiaries.

We can utilize the following tools to avoid probate:

Trusts
Joint tenancies
Life insurance policies
Community property with right of survivorship
Probate substitutes

When you manage to achieve a direct transfer of property ownership without probate, your loved ones will thank you. Not only can it be simpler to deal with asset transfers outside of court, but your family members can get more out of what you wish to leave behind for them.

Commonly Asked Questions

Why is estate planning important?

Estate planning is crucial to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away, and it can also help minimize taxes and avoid family disputes.

What is the difference between a will and a trust?

A will goes into effect after you pass away and details how your assets should be distributed, while a trust can be used to manage your assets during your lifetime and after your death.

How can estate planning help protect my family?

Estate planning can protect your family by ensuring that your assets are distributed efficiently, minimizing estate taxes, and providing for your dependents' care and guardianship.

What is probate and why should I try to avoid it?

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and administering an estate in court, which can be time-consuming and costly. Avoiding probate can help streamline the distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries.

Contact our Killeen Estate Planning Attorney Today!

Our legal team is here to use our extensive resources and knowledge of the law to protect your assets and prepare your estate to be easily transferred to your loved ones when you die.

If you are worried about how much your family will be taxed if your estate passes through probate, you need to consult with our attorney to discuss all of your options under the law.

Our Satisfied Clients

“My struggle is over. THANK YOU NANCY, ANNA & TEAM”
Being an aunt taking care of a sibling's 4 children when they’ve passed away, had not been an easy road to travel. Since I’m not their parent I’ve been limited to all I could do for them without court orders. The youngest 3 children I was able to get situated because their father agreed to file the petition. However, the eldest child’s (Different father) situation was a bit difficult and needed a lot of work. My nephew is a type 1 diabetic, and I struggled trying to find a law firm that would help situate my urgent need to care for my nephew since the passing of my sister, and the father has never been in the picture. I couldn’t sign him up for health care and barely got by with enrolling him in school. I initially tried to use the same firm as the first 3 children to start a petition, but the lawyer quit all communication and abandoned me midway. then I tried to establish another that wanted $5000+ just to start and then do their work. My mind was going haywire. After doing further research I came across Nancy Eaton and made an inquiry about my tricky situation and instantly I felt so much stress come off of my shoulders. She and her staff were very understanding, kind, and caring. Their pricing was very affordable. I did not waste my time and money when I partnered with Nancy and her team to get a Non-SAPCR petition going and finished within a few months. Her firm's communication and support were very reassuring of their word to help get the ball rolling. Thanks to them I can now officially take care of my nephew and get him health care services. My struggle is over THANK YOU NANCY, ANNA & TEAM 🙏🏾🙏🏾

- Kindra L.

Preparing Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document whereby one individual grants another individual the right to take specific actions on his or her behalf. Persons commonly create a power of attorney to enable someone that they trust to handle their affairs should they become disabled or incapacitated.

A knowledgeable family attorney can help you understand the legal requirements for a power of attorney and ensure that your document complies with Texas laws.

For Full-Service Support, Consult with Our Killeen Estate Planning Lawyers

To learn more about the benefits of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, contact the Law Office of Nancy Perry Eaton, PLLC. When you turn to Nancy for help with your estate plan in Bell County, she can treat you like her own family.

Dial (254) 221-8588 now to schedule a consultation with a skilled estate planning lawyer in Killeen.

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