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Melinda Hedrick grew up in Carthage, Texas, and came to Waco over 20 years ago to attend Baylor University where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1994.  She was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1996. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in 1999, where she was on the Dean's List and participated in the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.. Melinda is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. She currently serves on the board of the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association and served as President of the Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association from 2007-2008.. Melinda has taught as an adjunct Lecturer at the Baylor University School of Law and served as president of the Heart of Texas Estate Planning Council.  She has also served as president of the Waco Montessori School Board of Trustees.  Her areas of concentration include wills, trusts and other estate planning, as well as probate administration, tax law and general business matters.  She and her husband, Brent, have 2 daughters, Tinsley and Ella.

Garrett L. Beach is a skilled attorney with a strong educational background. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology from Abilene Christian University in 2013, graduating magna cum laude. Subsequently, he pursued his legal education at Baylor Law School and graduated in 2016 with a Juris Doctor degree, focusing on estate planning. Garrett is dedicated to understanding the individual needs and objectives of each client he serves, emphasizing personalized attention and tailored guidance. His practice at The Zimmerman Law Firm encompasses a variety of estate planning and long-term care services, such as drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, directives to physicians, and lady bird deeds. Additionally, he handles probate, business formation, nonprofit formation, and guardianships. Having practiced in the Waco area prior to joining The Zimmerman Law Firm, attorney Beach brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his clients in navigating legal matters related to estate planning and beyond.

As a Senior Associate Attorney at the Underwood Law Firm in Fort Worth, Texas, I have nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and business litigation. I am driven to this practice because of the rewards it offers in helping clients and making positive changes for everyone.. When it comes to future planning, I believe everyone’s legacy is unique. I work side-by-side with my clients to develop sound estate plans that best meets their needs. My goal is to help clients leave a legacy while avoiding the painful process of probate for heirs.. I've lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 20 years. My wife Heather and I have 3 wonderful children and in my spare time I enjoy coaching my sons' football teams.