3 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Houston, TX

We feel fortunate to have found this law firm for our end-of-life planning needs. However, we have had occasion to seek additional, unrelated legal advice and reached out to David Doehring. He has been extremely helpful, explains information in easy-to-understand terms, and is readily available. We have encountered firms that are not quick to return our calls or take care of what we hired them to do, so we know what a pleasure it is to deal with a firm that replies quickly, gets the job done, makes it simple, and provides peace of mind.

My mother left her home to me and my sister and appointed us as co-executors. The problem was my sister was living in the home and refused to leave and sell her share. I went through two attorneys, unsuccessfully, trying to get her out and sell the property. At that point, I interviewed a dozen probate attorneys to assume my existing case. None were willing to take on an existing case and/or go to court. Then I was referred to David Doehring. It took some time, but David formulated and executed a plan to have my sister removed as co-executor and out of the house. He was a bulldog during court appearances. If you're looking for a smart, aggressive probate attorney who’s not afraid to go to court, I highly recommend David Doehring of the Doehring and Doehring Law Firm.

I cannot say enough nice things about Doehring and Doehring. David Doehring helped my father write his will which was uncontested. After he passed, they helped me every step of the way through the probate process. They were kind, understanding and empathetic. These are the only people I trust to write my will and set up my trust. Darlene Dodson was amazing in keeping in constant communication with me and my lawyer Julio Parpacen was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I could not have asked for better.

My family was very happy with the way the Galligan Law Firm handled a probate matter for us. Communication and explanations were effective during all of our in person, phone and email communications. We were encouraged to ask questions. The Firm educated us and discussed certain matters involving probate that we were not aware of that would inure to our benefit. Any questions we asked via email were promptly responded to. The Firm obtained any required court hearings pretty much as soon as Texas law and the local court rules allowed. Their follow up on post probate matters was excellent. A very good point in their favor is that they have very organized firm protocols that keeps everything running smoothly in their representation of clients. I have no hesitation in recommending The Galligan Law Firm.

We have been clients of Galligan & Manning since 2003. Mike Galligan recently updated our estate plans. He is top notch technically, and also personable-- all at a most reasonable cost. We were very pleased.

Great experience, very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend Galligan & Manning.