The Life & Legacy Planning® You and Your Family Deserve.
Secure your legacy with personalized estate plans.
Why YOU need estate planning!
To prevent Court, Conflict & Chaos
To prevent Court, Conflict & Chaos
To prevent Court, Conflict & Chaos
You need an estate plan because if you don’t make the decisions, Texas will make them for you—and the State’s plan for your family is rarely the one you’d choose. An estate plan puts someone you trust in charge, keeps the wrong people out, avoids expensive court processes, protects your kids and your spouse (especially in blended families), prevents family fights, keeps assets from being tied up for months or years, reduces taxes, shields your privacy, and ensures the people you love aren’t left with chaos, guesswork, or conflict. Estate planning isn’t about dying — it’s about control, protection, and making life easier for the people you care about at the worst possible time.
To Protect Who (and What) Matters.
To prevent Court, Conflict & Chaos
To prevent Court, Conflict & Chaos
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
What would happen if the unthinkable occurred? Nobody wants to think about it! But WHAT IF?? Who would step up? Would they know what to do?
Let's make sure that you have a plan in place that insures your children are cared for and are NEVER taken into the custody of the State, even for a moment.
For those of you with minor children, please make sure your most precious assets are protected in a moment of crisis.
So You Don't Leave a Mess.
To Leave the Legacy You Desire
To Leave the Legacy You Desire
Will or Trust or Probate? What do you really need to keep your family out of court and out of conflict when something happens to you? We'll look at your family dynamics, explain probate—the state’s plan if you fail to do your own planning. If you choose to move forward with a plan we will help you create a plan that is customized for you and within your budget to achieve your desired outcomes for yourself and the people you love.
Don’t fail your loved ones. Even if you've created a plan already, it may not work when your family needs it. Learn what happens when clients are not well-counseled, when your assets are not owned in the right way, and plans are not updated when required to meet your goals. Your family deserves more.
To Leave the Legacy You Desire
To Leave the Legacy You Desire
To Leave the Legacy You Desire
It doesn’t matter how much money you have. Estate planning is not just about some documents. It is not just about money or assets.
We all have a legacy, and only one part of it is about money or things. The deeper part—the part that truly endures—is made of values, stories, relationships, and the quiet ways we’ve shaped the lives around us. It’s found in the lessons we’ve taught, the love we’ve given, the resilience we’ve modeled, and the memories we’ve created. Estate planning isn’t just about dividing assets—it’s about preserving meaning. It’s a chance to say, “This is who I was. This is what mattered to me. And this is how I want to care for you, even when I’m no longer here.”
About Craig A. Choate
PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER ®
I’m here to help your family stay out of court and conflict in the event of your death or disability.
I'm Craig A. Choate, and I’m here to support you with a counseling methodology for making decisions about your estate planning that ensures you’ll have a plan that works. After all, if your plan doesn’t work when your family needs it, what’s the point of planning?
Together, we’ll look at the specifics of your situation, inventory your assets (and even possibly help you see you have more than you think you do), and counsel you to choose the right plan for you and the people you love. All of our plans are tailored to your unique circumstances and your budget.
By planning for life and death in this way and getting a clear understanding of your legal and financial reality, you’ll make choices with a clarity that may have eluded you until now. This is what we call Life & Legacy Planning®.
We call it Life & Legacy Planning® because we don’t just help you choose between a will or trust (though we do that), but we empower you to take control of your life, clarify your aspirations, and leave a lasting impact that aligns with your values and goals.
Most importantly, you will have the assurance that your loved ones won’t be left with a mess and that they will be able to make aligned decisions for you when needed.
I’m here to be your trusted advisor, helping you make the very best personal, financial, and legal decisions for your family throughout your lifetime. I will be there for your loved ones when you can’t be, supporting the people you love during what could be one of the most impactful moments in their lives.
As your future Personal Family Lawyer, I’d love to begin helping you plan for the people you love and everything else you care about today.
I look forward to meeting you!