ESTATE PLANNING
Estate Planning Attorney in San Antonio, TX
Protect your family, your home, and everything you’ve built. Amanda Skeen creates wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney built around your family, not a template.
Estate Planning in San Antonio, TX, Built Around Your Family
Every family is different. Amanda Skeen combines the right Texas documents into one coordinated plan that protects the people you love.
Wills
Name who inherits, who manages your estate, and who cares for your children, in a will that holds up under Texas law.
Revocable Living Trusts
Keep your estate out of probate, private, and under your control, with a trust you can change anytime.
Powers of Attorney & Directives
Name who handles your money and medical care if you can’t, with Texas powers of attorney and a directive to physicians.
Guardians for Minor Children
Choose who raises your children and who manages their inheritance, so a court doesn’t decide for you.
Asset Protection Planning
Protect your home, savings, and family wealth with the right titles, beneficiaries, and trust structures.
Legacy & Grandchildren Trusts
Pass on your values and your wealth, with trusts that release money when and how you choose.
Problems an Estate Plan Prevents
Without a plan, Texas law and the courts make the decisions for you. A clear estate plan prevents every one of these problems.
Texas Decides Who Inherits
Without a will, state law picks your heirs, not you.
Probate Delays
Your family can wait months for court approval to access assets.
Court-Picked Guardian
A judge decides who raises your minor children.
No One Can Act for You
If you become incapacitated, family may need a court guardianship.
Family Disputes
Unclear wishes lead to arguments, delays, and legal costs.
Spouse vs. Stepchildren
Texas default rules can split the family home between them.
Public Records
A probated will becomes part of the public court record.
Outdated Beneficiaries
Old accounts may still name an ex-spouse or someone who has passed.
A Clear Path to Protecting Your Family
From your first conversation to a signed plan, in four simple steps.
Discuss Your Goals
We learn about your family, assets, and what matters most to you.
Design Your Plan
We recommend the right mix of will, trust, and Texas documents.
Review Together
We walk through every page in plain English and adjust until it’s right.
Sign & Secure
We handle signing and notarization so your plan is valid under Texas law.
More Than Documents
Real protection your family can count on.
A Complete, Coordinated Plan
Your will or trust, powers of attorney, and beneficiaries all work together.
Clear Instructions
Your family will know exactly what to do and where to find everything.
Texas-Ready Documents
Signed and executed correctly, so banks, hospitals, and courts accept them.
Ongoing Support
Direct access to Amanda as your family, assets, and Texas law change.
A San Antonio Estate Planning Lawyer Who Knows Your Family
As a boutique estate planning law firm in San Antonio, we give every family personal attention from start to finish.
Estate Planning Is All We Do
Estate planning and probate are our entire practice, not a side service.
You Work With Amanda
No hand-offs. Amanda works with you from first meeting to final signature.
Recognized Experience
Member of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
A Plan That Stays Current
We keep your plan up to date as your family, assets, and Texas law change.
Other Services
Your estate plan works best alongside these services.
Step-by-step guidance for families after a loved one passes.
Buy-sell agreements and ownership transfer plans for your company.
Regular reviews and trust upkeep so your plan never falls behind.
Ready to Protect Your Family's Future?
Take the first step toward protecting what matters most. Schedule your free consultation today to create a personalized estate plan designed around your family, your assets, and your goals in San Antonio, TX.
FAQs
The questions San Antonio families ask us most, answered plainly.
What does an estate planning lawyer do?
An estate planning lawyer creates the legal documents that decide who receives your assets, who manages them, who cares for your children, and who makes decisions for you if you can’t. The goal is a plan that works in Texas and avoids court where possible.
Do I need an estate plan if I don't have a large estate?
Yes. Most estate plans protect families, not fortunes. If you own a home, have children, or want someone you trust to make decisions for you, you need a plan.
What's the difference between a will and a living trust in Texas?
A will goes through probate and becomes public. A revocable living trust can pass assets privately and avoid probate, and it can manage your assets if you become incapacitated. Many families use both.
What documents are in a Texas estate plan?
Most plans include a will or living trust, a statutory durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physicians, and a HIPAA authorization. Parents of minors should also name a guardian.
Does Texas have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Texas has no state estate tax or inheritance tax. The federal estate tax applies only to very large estates, and we plan for it when it applies.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review it every three to five years, and right away after a marriage, divorce, birth, move, or major purchase. Our estate plan maintenance service keeps it current.
Why hire an estate planning law firm in San Antonio instead of using online forms?
Online forms can’t ask follow-up questions or catch Texas-specific mistakes. A local estate planning law firm in San Antonio tailors your plan to your family and makes sure it’s signed correctly.
What Are the Steps to Create an Estate Plan?
You’ll review your assets and goals, choose the right legal documents, and work with an attorney to put your plan in place.