Welcome to Hard Law PLLC

Probate in Texas can be complicated and expensive. It does not have to be this way. Whether you would like to plan your estate or have a loved one that passed away and want to avoid the needless cost and confusion of a lengthy estate administration, I would like to help you. 

I am here to provide compassionate and cost-effective estate planning and administration services. I am available to meet with you at my virtual law office when it is most convenient for you. But if you would like to chat in person, we can schedule our meeting at my office or in the comfort of your home.

About

Affordable Legal Assistance

With a focus on supporting those who cannot afford the high fees of large law firms, I am dedicated to offering accessible legal representation for individuals and small businesses in my community.

Texas-Licensed Attorney

As a Texas-licensed attorney, I hold extensive qualifications, including degrees from U.C. Berkeley, Texas Wesleyan (Texas A&M) School of Law, and an LL.M. from SMU, with years of experience in various legal fields.

Services

Estate Planning

Estate planning involves organizing and managing your assets to ensure they are distributed according to your wishes after your death. This process includes creating wills, trusts, and other legal documents to protect your estate and minimize taxes and legal complications for your beneficiaries.

Estate Administration and Probate

Estate administration and probate involve managing and distributing a deceased person’s estate according to their will or state laws. This process includes validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring assets to beneficiaries.

Estate Litigation

Estate litigation addresses disputes related to the management and distribution of an estate. It involves legal proceedings to resolve conflicts over wills, trusts, and other estate matters, ensuring fair and lawful resolution of disagreements among heirs and beneficiaries.

Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation

Real estate law involves transactions and disputes over property ownership and development. Real estate litigation resolves conflicts from these transactions, such as property rights disputes and zoning issues.

Aspect

Individual

Couple

Simple Will Only

$450

$675

Basic Estate Plan

$750

$1000

Deed Preparation (such as Warranty, Quitclaim)

$250

$0

Lady Bird Deed/Transfer on Death Deed

$500

$0

Small Estate Affidavit

$1,500

$0

Affidavit of Heirship

$1,250

$0

Probate Will as Muniment of Title

$2,750

$0

Probate Will with Letters Testamentary/ Administration

$3,250

$0

*Please note that these fees are based on an estimated time required to complete each service and do not include fees such as clerk recording and court filing fees.  Services may be billed as a separate item or at the hourly billing rate, depending on individual circumstances.

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