Wills & Trusts Attorney in Bedford, TX

Estate Planning for Bedford Families, From the Firm That Knows Your Story

At Holland McGill Law, PLLC, we help Bedford, Texas, residents create the legal documents that protect their families and help ensure their wishes are carried out. We handle both family law and estate planning, which means clients going through a divorce, welcoming a child, or navigating a custody change can address their wills and trusts needs with attorneys who already understand their family’s situation. That continuity matters when the details of your life are the foundation of your plan.

Without a valid will, Texas distributes a decedent’s estate under intestate succession laws, a fixed statutory formula that may not account for your actual intentions. A properly drafted will or trust puts those decisions in your hands.

We offer a free initial consultation for wills and trusts matters, available in person, via Zoom, or by telephone. Call us at (817) 934-5922 to get started.

What a Last Will & Testament Covers

A will is the core document of most estate plans. We draft last wills and testaments for Bedford clients that designate beneficiaries, name an independent executor to administer the estate, appoint a guardian for minor children, and include a disinheritance clause where appropriate. Having a valid will in place also can make the Texas probate process considerably less burdensome and expensive for the people you leave behind.

Texas law requires a will to be in writing, signed by a testator who is at least 18 years old and of sound mind, and witnessed by at least two credible witnesses aged 14 or older. We guide clients through every requirement so the document is more likely to hold up when it matters most.

Life changes call for document updates. Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or a significant shift in assets are all reasons to revisit your will. Our will package is designed to help save your loved ones time and money by giving the court clear, unambiguous instructions from the start.

When a will leaves assets to minor beneficiaries, we can create a testamentary trust within the will itself. A testamentary trust takes effect at death and appoints a trustee to manage and distribute assets until the beneficiary reaches the age specified in the document, helping keep those assets protected during the years the beneficiary isn’t yet equipped to manage them.

Revocable Living Trusts & Irrevocable Trusts in Texas

Trusts accomplish goals a will alone can’t. The most significant difference: assets held in a properly funded trust generally pass to beneficiaries outside of the probate process entirely. Trusts are also private documents and don’t become part of the public record the way a probated will does.

We draft both types of trusts for clients in the Bedford area:

Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust names you as trustee during your lifetime, allowing you to retain full control over the assets you transfer into it. You can modify or revoke it as circumstances change. At your death, a successor trustee you’ve designated steps in to manage and distribute assets according to your instructions, often without court involvement.

Irrevocable Trusts
An irrevocable trust can’t be changed once established, but that permanence enables uses a revocable trust doesn’t: reducing estate tax exposure, shielding assets from creditors, and carrying out long-term asset-protection goals. These trusts are often a good fit for clients with more complex planning needs.

Trusts can also be structured to provide for younger or vulnerable beneficiaries, restrict access by beneficiaries who may not manage an inheritance responsibly, or support charitable goals. We discuss which structure fits your situation during your consultation.

A Wills & Trusts Lawyer Who Already Knows Your Family

Our attorneys and staff take time to understand each client’s individual circumstances before recommending a plan. We bring decades of combined experience across family law and estate planning, which means we know how life events intersect with estate documents and how to ask the questions that surface what matters most.

Clients already working with us on a divorce or custody matter don’t need to explain their family’s background to a separate estate planning attorney. We already know the situation, and we can address will updates, trust creation, and related documents like powers of attorney as part of the same relationship. Our goal is to make estate planning straightforward and approachable, not something that gets delayed because it feels complicated.

We’re known for staying accessible and communicating clearly. You won’t be left wondering where things stand.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Your free initial consultation gives us the chance to learn about your family, answer your questions, and outline the documents that fit your goals. We offer wills and trusts at reasonable costs, and appointments are available in person at our Bedford office, by Zoom, or by telephone for clients throughout Tarrant County, Dallas County, and Denton County.

Contact Holland McGill Law, PLLC today to schedule your consultation. Call (817) 934-5922 or reach us through our online contact form.