Marble Falls Estate Planning:

What Does a Comprehensive Estate Plan Include?

A strong estate plan covers far more than simply writing a will. Depending on your needs, it may include multiple tools to protect your family and assets, both during your lifetime and after you pass away.

Here’s what a thorough estate plan typically includes:

Last Will and Testament

A last will and testament specifies how your assets should be distributed and who should care for your minor children if you pass away. Wills are essential for nearly everyone, even if you have a trust in place. Without a will, Texas law will determine who receives your property—something that may not match your wishes.

At Texas Trust Law, we help you create a clear, enforceable will that leaves no room for confusion or dispute.

Revocable Living Trusts

A revocable living trust allows you to transfer ownership of your assets into a trust that you manage during your lifetime. After your death, the successor trustee you appoint can distribute assets directly to beneficiaries without going through probate.

Trusts are beneficial for:

• Keeping your estate private.
• Reducing probate costs and delays.
  Managing assets across multiple states.
• Providing structured distributions for minor children or beneficiaries who need financial oversight.

Our LifePlanning™ Legal Services ensure your trust stays current and fully funded as your life evolves.

Powers of Attorney

A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions if you become incapacitated. Without one, your family may need to seek court intervention just to manage your bills or access your bank accounts.

We guide clients in Marble Falls through setting up durable powers of attorney to ensure someone they trust is ready to act on their behalf.

Advance Medical Directives and Health Care Surrogates

An advance directive (or living will) explains your wishes for medical treatment if you can’t communicate them yourself. A health care surrogate designation names a trusted person to make health care decisions on your behalf.

These documents provide clarity for your family and doctors at critical moments, ensuring your values and preferences are respected.

Charitable Trusts and Giving Plans

For individuals and families with a heart for giving, charitable trusts provide a way to support causes you care about while also offering tax advantages. We help you build giving strategies that reflect your legacy of generosity.

Special Needs Planning

Families with a loved one who has a disability must plan carefully to avoid disrupting eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid and SSI. A special needs trust can provide financial support without disqualifying your loved one from critical services.

Our attorneys create customized special needs plans tailored to your family’s long-term needs and peace of mind. 

When Should You Create or Update Your Estate Plan?

It’s a common myth that estate planning is only for retirees or the wealthy. In reality, every adult should have an estate plan—especially if you:

• Own a home or significant assets
• Have children or other dependents
• Are part of a blended family
• Own a business
• Have specific wishes for your health care or asset distribution

Major life changes like marriage, divorce, childbirth, relocation, or the death of a loved one are all signs that it’s time to create or update your plan. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for clear answers to common questions many Marble Falls residents have.

At Texas Trust Law, we offer ongoing support through our LifePlanning™ program to keep your estate plan current and aligned with your goals as life evolves.

Why Marble Falls Families Choose Texas Trust Law

Families across Texas have trusted us for decades because we offer:

Clear Explanations

We break down complex estate planning topics into clear, understandable language, providing you with absolute clarity about your options and decisions.

Board-Certified Attorneys

Our team includes Board-Certified estate planning and probate lawyers, as well as certified elder law attorneys. Our legal guidance is based on years of knowledge, experience, and compassion for the Marble Falls, Texas community.

Fixed Fees and Transparency

We offer fixed, upfront fees for most estate planning services. There’s no surprise, hourly billing—just fair, transparent pricing that gives you peace of mind.

Faith-Driven Values

Our firm operates on Judeo-Christian principles, which means we approach each client’s needs with compassion, integrity, and respect. We welcome all, but many of our clients appreciate knowing that strong ethical values guide their estate planning.

LifePlanning™ Legal Services

Our holistic LifePlanning™ approach doesn’t stop when you sign your documents. We provide ongoing services to ensure your plan aligns with your assets, even as your life changes. 

Start Planning Your Future with Confidence

A personalized estate plan gives you control over what happens to your assets, your health care, and your loved ones’ futures. It brings peace of mind today—and security for tomorrow.

If you’re ready to protect what matters most, Texas Trust Law is here to help. Our Marble Falls estate planning attorneys are prepared to answer your questions, guide you through your options, and help you create a plan that’s as unique as your family.