Your life didn't happen
by accident.
Your legacy shouldn't either.
The people you love. The assets you have built. The decisions you want made. Estate planning helps turn those intentions into a legal strategy for the future.
Start here.
Complete the form below to take the first step. After submitting your information, you will be directed to the next step to schedule your consultation.
Plan with the people and relationships that matter most in mind.
Consider how property, accounts, and other assets fit into your plan.
Create legal direction for important decisions and future transitions.
Protect
Preserve
More than documents.
A plan for what matters.
Estate planning can involve much more than deciding who receives property. Family relationships, financial decisions, incapacity planning, fiduciary choices, business interests, and long-term goals can all affect the strategy that is right for your circumstances.
A clear path from question to plan.
Every engagement follows the same guided sequence, so you always know what happens next and why.
Submit Your Request
Complete the confidential planning form with a brief picture of your family and assets.
Schedule Your Consultation
After submitting, you'll be directed to schedule time to discuss your goals directly.
Review Your Strategy
Walk through a plan built around your family, assets, and long-term wishes.
Finalize Your Documents
Execute your plan with documents prepared for your specific circumstances.
The future is going to happen.
Planning gives you a voice in it.
A thoughtful estate plan can help create clarity around important decisions, prepare for unexpected circumstances, and provide a framework for the people responsible for carrying out your wishes.
Every plan starts with the right foundation.
Explore the core building blocks that most Texas estate plans are built from.
Wills
Direct how property passes and who is named to carry out your wishes.
Trust Planning
Structure how and when assets are managed and distributed.
Powers of Attorney
Name someone to act on your behalf for financial decisions.
Advance Directives
Provide direction for medical decisions in advance.
Legacy Planning
Frame long-term goals for family, business, and giving.
Guardianship & Fiduciaries
Select trusted people for the roles your plan requires.
Answers before you begin.
A few of the questions we hear most from Texas families starting the planning process.
Ask Us Directly →Do I need a will if I already have a trust?
Many plans use a will and a trust together, each serving a different purpose. The right combination depends on your family and assets, which is why the consultation step matters.
What happens after I submit the form?
You'll be directed to the next step to schedule a confidential consultation so we can learn about your situation and outline potential next steps.
Is estate planning only for large estates?
No. Estate planning can help families of many different sizes and situations create clarity around decisions, not only around asset transfer.
How long does the planning process take?
Timelines vary based on the complexity of your goals. Your consultation will help outline what a realistic path looks like for your circumstances.
Does submitting the form commit me to anything?
No. Submitting the confidential planning request simply starts the conversation. Representation begins only after a separate engagement agreement.
Don't leave important decisions unanswered.
Complete the confidential planning request. Once submitted, you will continue to the next step to schedule your consultation.
Estate planning information provided on this page is for general informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation is subject to evaluation of the matter, conflicts review, attorney availability, and execution of an appropriate engagement agreement. Serving clients in Texas.
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"If you want a great attorney look no further! Eraka Childs is very professional, Kind, and well versed in all knowledge... She is the Best you won’t be disappointed."
"Thank The Childs Law Firm for representing our family, saving our son from losing joint custody. You were very precise, and professional from beginning to end."
"I used her for my divorce and she was exceptional and attentive. I will use her again."
"I had the pleasure of having Eraka Childs Watson handle my divorce case... She kept me confident, focused and reassured. I would definitely recommend her."
"Attorney Eraka Childs is the best Hands down!!! She is very experienced and works very hard to get your goals accomplished. She goes out of her way to get the job done."
"Ms. Erica gave me more assistance in a few short moments than the law firm I’ve worked with had given me in the past 3 years.. I appreciate her for the help."
Eraka L. Childs, Esq. Founder & Managing Attorney
