Top Estate Planning Lawyers in ZIP 78759 | 5 available

Kay grew up in Medicine Mound, Texas, a West Texas ghost town. The reason she became a lawyer was to be of service to others. Her journey as a lawyer has given her a broad range of experience including criminal law, traffic law, entertainment law, and business law. Kay has always had a strong passion for estate planning and feels passionate about helping people use the law to protect themselves and their loved ones. She majored in history at West Texas A&M, and because of this she has a large collection of history books which continues to grow. Kay earned her law degree at Texas Tech School of Law and then headed on to Austin, the live music capital of the world. As an artist and musician, Austin has been the perfect place for Kay and her musician husband to call home.

It is my privilege to help my clients protect their business ventures, families, pets, and loved ones. All families and businesses are unique.  I help small business persons in every part of their business cycle from creation to building to dissolution.  I also specialize in assisting gay and lesbian couples in their estate planning. I also help pet owners make plans for the care of their companion animals in their estate planning work. I offer free consultations. Please contact my office to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation and how I may be able to assist you.

Frances Bennett is a Board Certified specialist in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with a distinguished practice focused on estate planning, tax planning, and probate administration. She advises clients on a wide range of matters, including wills and trusts, fiduciary litigation, marital property agreements, and private business planning. Her work often involves sophisticated planning techniques such as grantor retained annuity trusts and business succession strategies.Before earning her J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1992, Frances was a successful entrepreneur in the specialty foods industry. Her legal career includes clerkships in various state and appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court, and she previously served as Chair of the Estate and Inheritance Tax Committee of the State Bar of Texas.Beyond her legal work, Frances is deeply involved in her community. She actively supports philanthropic initiatives and the arts, contributing her time to organizations such as the Mamma Jamma Ride for Breast Cancer, the Austin Theatre Alliance, and the Zachary Scott Theater, where she has held several leadership roles.

Carole Callaghan is an estate planning and probate attorney located in the Austin area.  Carole’s education and experience make her an excellent representative for each of her clients.  However, her passion is her family, and it was this passion this that led her to start Carole Callaghan Law.  Carole uses wisdom, compassion and empath to helps her clients as they experience life’s changes.  Contact Carole with any questions you may have about your estate planning and probate needs.