Will or Trust Guide
See what each document controls, what still goes through probate, and when a trust may solve a problem a will does not.
Use the Will or Trust GuideTexas Attorneys and Counselors
Work with Texas’ Trusted Authority in Estate Planning
You have questions: Do I need a will or a trust? What is probate? Will my estate owe taxes? Who will guard my kids if something happens to me? BOOK LAW FIRM teaches first, then helps Texas families decide what their plan needs to do.
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Business Succession
Free Texas guides
Start with the question you already have.
These resources explain what the documents do, what to check now, and when the problem needs more than a download.
Parent Guardian Checklist
Check whether your plan names the right people and gives them a workable way to care for your children if you cannot.
Use the Parent Guardian ChecklistElder Fraud Safety Check
Work through the warning signs involving money, title, telephones, and control before the damage spreads.
Use the Elder Fraud Safety CheckStart with what changed
What brings you here?
Choose the situation that best describes what happened. Each option leads to attorney-guided planning or administration.
My parent died.
Start with authority, ownership, and deadlines. The answer changes depending on the will, the assets, and how each account or property is titled.
See probate and trust administrationMy spouse was diagnosed.
A diagnosis can turn estate planning into disability planning overnight. The legal documents, account access, and decision-making authority need to match what may happen next.
See planning after a diagnosisI have children from a previous marriage.
A plan that works for a first marriage can fail a blended family. The surviving spouse, children, home, and inheritance need rules that work together.
See blended-family planningI own property in another state.
Out-of-state property can create another probate and another set of deadlines. Ownership and transfer planning should be coordinated before that becomes the family’s problem.
See multi-state ownership planningI just sold my business.
A sale changes cash flow, taxes, liability, and what the estate plan must control. The business exit and family plan should be reviewed together.
See business succession and exit planningGoogle Reviews
Read the reviews before you call.
Estate planning and probate are personal. See the reviews people have left about BOOK LAW FIRM’s teaching, communication, and work.
They are so great at explaining everything. We did not know what was involved. It was explained so clear. And the kindness was great.
Everyone I have dealt with has been so kind and helpful throughout the process. I wouldn’t think of using anyone else for these legal matters.
Everyone I encountered at the Book Law Firm was extremely professional, quick in communication and responses and most importantly, kind.
Mr. Book was genuinely interested in my legal needs. His paralegals were outstanding with their support. I highly recommend this Law Firm.
Very stream-lined and straightforward/easy to understand, and thorough and complete. Great to have a Christian law firm helping with important life decisions and planning.
A team approach
We’re in this together.
It takes a team to make the best estate plan possible. Your attorney leads the legal strategy and advice. Our paralegals and administrators coordinate the work and ensure you have everything you need from hire to signing to implementation. We ensure that our services never depend on one person alone.
Attorney responsibilityLegal strategy and advice remain attorney work.
Defined assignmentsThe assigned team should know the work completed, the work remaining, and the next responsible person.
Written scopeThe engagement defines which legal and implementation work the firm will handle and which work belongs elsewhere.
Upcoming events
Where BOOK LAW FIRM is teaching next.
Estate planning makes more sense when someone explains what the documents actually do. Our attorneys teach families, churches, advisers, and business owners across Texas.
Hosted appearance
God Loves a Cheerful Giver: Practical Wisdom for Charitable Giving
Hosted appearance
Elder Fraud in 2026: Tech, Title and Telephones
Hosted appearance
Estate Planning 101: Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
keep your plan updated
Keep Your Plan Current with Lawyer for Life®
Family situations change. Financial situations change. The laws even change from time to time. Clients often wonder what the cost will be for in-depth or even rudimentary changes to their estate planning. Our Lawyer for Life® plan allows members a host of benefits including our “Day One” surviving spouse planning, access to our premium content library, discounts and complimentary services for family members and of course, regular updates to their estate plan.
Lawyer for Life® is BOOK LAW FIRM’s annual membership program for eligible clients who want an ongoing route for education, plan review, and updates. Membership services are governed by the applicable Lawyer for Life® agreement.
Learn about Lawyer for Life®Access our free resource library
Our library contains dozens of articles, infographics, and helpful information to help explain the estate planning process, and get you the answers you need to make the best plan for you and your family.