Estate Planning & Probate Attorney Serving Whitehouse, TX
Tyler, Texas Firm Serving Smith County and Beyond
Whitehouse is located just south of Tyler along US-69 and Highway 110, near Lake Tyler, making FC Law, PLLC's Tyler office a convenient option for local families who want direct access to an attorney without repeated in-person appointments.
Estate Planning for Whitehouse Families
Common concerns include:
- Creating or updating a will
- Establishing a trust
- Naming guardians for minor children
- Powers of attorney and living wills
- Planning for aging parents, including Medicare and Medicaid planning
- Protecting and transferring real estate
- Business succession planning
Estate planning tools worth understanding:
- Last will and testament. Directs how your property is distributed and names guardians for minor children.
- Revocable living trust. Can help avoid probate for assets placed into the trust.
- Financial and medical powers of attorney. Name someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
- Living will. States your wishes regarding end-of-life medical care.
- Enhanced life estate deed (Lady Bird Deed). A Texas-specific tool that can allow a home to pass to a beneficiary outside of probate while you retain full control during your lifetime.
Michael Franks holds active Texas licenses as an Attorney, Architect, and Real Estate Broker, useful for Whitehouse homeowners and property investors, including families with property near Lake Tyler.
Probate for Whitehouse, TX
Whitehouse sits in Smith County, where uncontested probate and guardianship hearings are held at the Smith County Courthouse Annex at 200 E. Ferguson Street in Tyler.
Services include:
- Applications for probate
- Estate administration
- Intestate succession
- Beneficiary and heir disputes
- Will contests and contested probate matters
- Inherited real estate and ownership questions
Types of probate available in Texas:
- Independent administration (the most common form)
- Dependent administration (closer court oversight)
- Muniment of title (for estates with no debts other than those secured by real property)
- Small estate affidavit (for smaller qualifying estates)
- Determination of heirship (to establish legal heirs when there is no will)
Frequently Asked Questions
FC Law, PLLC serves Whitehouse clients directly from our Tyler office at 777 S. Broadway Avenue, Suite 206. Call (903) 226-7232 or schedule your free consultation online. Se habla español.
Built Around Clarity and Efficiency
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Business-Minded InsightLed by an entrepreneur, architect, and real estate broker, the firm brings a broader perspective to estate and succession planning. This helps address property, business interests, and legacy planning more thoughtfully.
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Competitive, Transparent PricingClients receive straightforward pricing and a 15-minute free consultation to understand their options. The goal is to make planning accessible without unnecessary complexity.
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Practical Planning ApproachLegal strategies are designed with real-life assets, families, and long-term goals in mind. The focus is on clarity, structure, and plans that actually work.
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Direct Attorney AccessWork one-on-one with the attorney handling your matter from start to finish. You won’t be passed between staff or departments.
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