Estate Planning

Protect your future, your family, and your peace of mind.

Estate Planning

Dallas and Houston Estate Planning Attorney

Planning ahead isn't just about documents, its about protecting what you've worked hard for, and passing along assets in an efficient and effective manner. Our estate plans incorporate asset transfer documents, powers of attorney, and living healthcare directives that are designed to avoid or minimize the time and expense of probate and guardianship proceedings. Most plans can be developed for less than the cost of probate.

Set Up Your Consultation Today

Clearly Defined Plan | Built for Ownership and Management Transfer Simplicity

How a Houston Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help You

Plans That Actually Fit Your Life

We don’t start with forms, we start with your goals. Your estate plan should match your values, protect your family and business investments, and that actually make sense.
Read More

Help You Can Understand

We break down legal terms into plain language, so you know exactly what you’re signing and why it matters to you and your family.
Read More

Clear Plans for Family

Your loved ones deserve clarity. We help you create estate plans that reduce stress, avoid confusion, and give clear direction if something ever happens.

Our Estate Planning Services

Ongoing Legal Support

We’re your go-to contact for legal questions and decisions. Whether it’s a contract, employment matter, or regulatory concern, we’re here to help you get it right.

How We Approach Estate Planning For Your Family

Let’s Talk About What Matters

In your first meeting, we’ll ask questions, listen to what matters most to you, and help you think through what kind of plan makes sense.
step
1

Map Out the Right Documents

Next, we’ll outline what documents you need, including wills, trusts, POAs, and more—and explain each one so you can make decisions with confidence.
step
2

Draft and Review

We create your full plan and walk you through the details. If anything feels off or needs a change, we fix it before you sign.
step
3

Sign and Store Safely

Once your plan is ready, we help you sign and organize everything so your documents are clear, legal, and ready when needed.
step
4

Revisit When Life Changes

Marriage, kids, business changes, when life shifts, we’re here to update your plan so it keeps working the way you want.
step
5
Set Up Your Consultation Now

What to Expect from M.E. Mims, Esq.

Schedule a Consultation Today
01

Straightforward Pricing

We keep costs clear from the start. You’ll always know what you're paying and why, with no hidden fees or confusing fine print.
02

Real Conversations

We’re not here to sell you documents. We’re here to talk through real choices and give you the information you need to move forward.
03

Support from Start to Finish

We don’t disappear once the paperwork is signed. If questions come up next month or next year, we’re just a call away.
04

Proven Experience in Houston

Our estate planning services are built for Texas families, with proven experience in local matters and state-specific laws.

Talk to a Houston Estate Planning Attorney Today

Your decisions deserve a plan that works. Talk with a Houston estate planning attorney who listens, explains, and builds with your goals in mind.

Set Up Your Consultation Today
Frequently Asked

Estate Planning FAQs

Do I need a will if I already have a trust?

In most cases, yes. Trusts are helpful for managing assets, but a simple will can handle anything that isn’t included in the trust. We’ll help you decide what makes sense.

We recommend reviewing your plan every few years, or after major life changes, like a new baby, a divorce, a home purchase, or retirement.

If you pass away without a will, Texas law decides who gets your property, usually starting with your spouse and children. If you’re unmarried or have no children, your assets may go to extended family. The court will also decide who handles everything. This process can be slow, expensive, and create tension among loved ones.

A will details how your assets should be distributed after death and goes through probate. A trust can manage assets while you’re alive, after death and can potentially avoid probate. We can explain the pros and cons based on your goals.