will paperwork
will paperwork

Lubbock Office:
12405 Quaker Avenue
Lubbock, Texas 79424
P: 806-412-6000
P: 432-618-0118
F: 806-412-6010
Hours: M-F: 9am-5pm

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ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Our attorneys routinely prepare basic estate planning documents as well as powers of attorney both financial and medical as well advance directives to ensure our clients wishes are followed in the transfer of their property and possessions as well as their financial and medical decisions if they are incapacitated temporarily in the future. We also represent executors, beneficiaries and trustees in all phases of trust and estate administration, from the initial probate of a will through the final settlement of an estate and distribution of assets.

FAQ

What happens if someone dies without a will in Lubbock County?

If a Texas resident dies intestate, state intestacy law decides who inherits — typically spouse and children in shares set by statute, varying for community vs. separate property and blended families. Probate is handled through Lubbock County courts, and the outcome often isn’t what the person would have chosen.

How much does probate cost in Lubbock and how long does it take?

Most estates use independent administration, relatively efficient — often six months to a year, with costs driven by attorney fees, court costs, and complexity rather than a fixed percentage.