Protect the People You Love With a Plan You Understand

Thinking about a time when you cannot care for your family can feel overwhelming. You may worry about who will look after your children, what will happen to your home or whether your loved ones will know your wishes. A thoughtful estate plan can bring clarity to those questions—and peace of mind today.

At The Johnson Firm, P.C., we help individuals and families in Denton County make informed decisions about their future. Whether you need your first will, are considering a living trust or want to update an older estate plan, our attorneys provide patient explanations and guidance shaped around your family.

Call (972) 299-3488 or request an estate planning consultation to take the first step.

A Personal Approach to Your Family’s Future

No two families have the same needs. You may be raising young children, preparing for retirement, navigating a second marriage or helping an aging parent. Whatever brings you here, your estate plan should reflect your relationships, responsibilities and wishes.

We take time to understand what matters most to you, including:

Providing for your spouse, children and other loved ones.
Choosing trusted people to manage financial and medical decisions.
Nominating a guardian for minor children.
Deciding when and how beneficiaries receive an inheritance.
Addressing the needs of a blended family.
Coordinating your home, savings, retirement accounts and business interests.

You do not have to arrive with every decision made. We help you understand your choices and move forward with confidence.

Wills and Trusts for Denton County Families

Give Your Loved Ones Clear Direction With a Will

A will provides instructions for distributing property governed by the document. It also allows you to name an executor and nominate a guardian for minor children.

Without a valid will, Texas inheritance laws determine who receives property subject to intestate succession. Those results may differ from your wishes, especially if you have children from a previous relationship.

Preparing a will is an opportunity to make your intentions clear and help ease the burden on your family during an already difficult time.

Explore Whether a Living Trust Fits Your Needs

If you want greater control over how assets are managed and distributed, a trust may be worth considering. Trust planning can help address incapacity, provide ongoing management for an inheritance and establish instructions for distributions to beneficiaries.

A properly funded revocable living trust can also allow assets held in the trust to pass outside probate.

We explain the differences between wills and trusts, including the responsibilities involved in maintaining a trust, so you can choose an approach that fits your circumstances.

Prepare for Life’s Unexpected Changes

An illness or injury can leave your family facing urgent decisions. Planning ahead gives the people you trust clearer authority and direction.

Depending on your needs, your estate plan may include:

A durable financial power of attorney authorizing someone to handle specified financial matters.
A medical power of attorney identifying someone to make health care decisions when you cannot.
Advance directives documenting your preferences for certain medical treatment.

These documents help your loved ones understand their roles and your wishes when clear guidance matters most.

Bring Your Estate Plan Together

A will or trust is one part of a coordinated plan. Retirement accounts, life insurance and other assets may pass through beneficiary designations or ownership arrangements. Reviewing these details together can help identify gaps or conflicting instructions.

If you are concerned about aging or future care costs, our firm also provides elder law and long-term care planning guidance. We can discuss how those concerns fit into your overall goals.

Experienced Guidance With a Family-Centered Approach

Choosing an estate planning attorney is a personal decision. You deserve someone who listens, welcomes your questions and helps you understand the documents you sign.

At The Johnson Firm, P.C., education and family relationships are central to our approach. Richard P. Johnson is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

From our Richardson office, we welcome estate planning inquiries from residents of Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Corinth, The Colony and communities throughout Denton County.

Answers to Common Estate Planning Questions

Do I need an estate plan if I have a modest estate?

Yes. Estate planning addresses more than wealth. It can document who receives your property, who handles important decisions during incapacity and whom you nominate to care for minor children.

Should I choose a will or a trust?

The right choice depends on your assets, family circumstances and goals. A will may meet some needs, while a trust can offer additional options for asset management and distributions. We help you understand the benefits and responsibilities of each.

Does a will avoid probate in Texas?

A will does not, by itself, avoid probate. Certain assets may transfer outside probate through beneficiary designations, survivorship arrangements or a properly funded trust.

Can you review an estate plan I already have?

Yes. An existing plan may need attention after marriage, divorce, a birth, a death, a move to Texas or a significant financial change. A review can help determine whether your documents still reflect your wishes.

What should I bring to a consultation?

Bring any existing estate planning documents and a general list of your assets, debts and beneficiaries. It also helps to consider whom you would trust to serve as executor, trustee or financial and medical decision-maker.

Give Your Family the Reassurance of a Clear Plan

You cannot predict every change life will bring, but you can give your loved ones thoughtful instructions and a stronger foundation for the future.

Let The Johnson Firm, P.C. help you turn unanswered questions into a plan that reflects your wishes.