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Looking for an estate planning law firm to customize a plan for your situation? Leslie Thomas is an experienced estate planning attorney in Fort Worth, TX. Schedule a complimentary call today. ($500 Value.) Ask questions and explore if Thomas-Walters, PLLC is the best fit for your estate planning needs with zero risk. 

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Don’t fall for “one-size fits all” templates or services when it comes to planning your family’s estate. These are some of the most important documents you will ever sign, so getting it right is imperative. Experienced estate planning is important for your peace of mind, but also to avoid future red tape, mistakes, and unintended outcomes such as probate. Thomas-Walters, PLLC will plan a seamless transition for you and your loved ones.

As owner of the firm, Leslie Thomas is not only the principal estate planning lawyer in Ft. Worth but also an author on the subject of estate planning and elder law. She has helped thousands of families customize a plan to accomplish their goals, alleviate concerns, and streamline their life transitions.

Ready to provide your family with the best plan possible? Get in touch for a complimentary consultation, today.

 

Do you need an attorney for estate planning?
Every family is unique in their structure, dynamics, assets, and estate planning goals. An attorney who focuses their law practice exclusively in the area of estate planning is best able to advise you on estate planning options tailored to your objectives.

Our estate planning attorneys in Fort Worth TX help you through the process of deciding how to divide your assets and advise you on the documents you need to ensure your wishes will be fulfilled. They can also help create documents to protect you if you become sick and can assist in protecting your hard-earned assets in the event of a future nursing home admission through medical directives.

How do I find a good estate planning lawyer?
A referral from a trusted friend or relative is always a good start. We also encourage people who are interested in our estate planning services to read our online reviews, visit our Facebook page, and check with the Better Business Bureau.

However, the most important thing when deciding who to select as your estate planning attorney in Fort Worth or elsewhere, is that you feel comfortable working with that person.

An estate planning attorney is much more than just a lawyer, they are a confidant, an advisor, and will be working with you and your family for many years to come.

What is the average cost of an estate plan?
Without knowing your particular circumstance and estate planning goals, it is difficult to provide an exact estimate. However, you can expect to pay between $1000 and $3000 for a will-based estate plan and between $4000 and $7000 for a trust-based estate plan.

Each of these plans should include all necessary documents, including powers of attorney, living wills, declarations of guardian, and all documents transferring your real estate into your trust.

We believe in a flat fee model. This means there are no future surprises or charges for questions, revisions, or additions to your estate plan. Not all law firms practice this way, some prefer an hourly rate for present and future service needs.

Will and estate planning checklist?
1. Find an experienced estate planning attorney in Fort Worth TX or your local area;

2. Meet or talk with the attorney to determine if they are a good fit for you and your family’s needs;

3. Be prepared to discuss your property and family situation with the attorney;

4. Work with an estate planning attorney who designs a comprehensive and customized program for you and your loved ones;

5. Employ an attorney with well-defined fees for legal services, preferably not one who bills by the hour;

6. Enlist the services of an attorney who provides timely legal services;

7. Utilize an attorney who maintains your estate planning program for your lifetime;

8. Build a relationship with an estate planning attorney who supports your surviving loved ones.

What questions should I ask an estate planning attorney?
Here are some of the questions you should ask your estate planning attorney:

1. What do I need to do to prepare for our initial meeting?

2. Will there be a charge for the initial meeting?

3. What type of experience does the attorney have in the area of estate planning?

4. Is the attorney a recognized authority in the area on estate planning?

5. Is the attorney asked to speak on issues relating to estate planning?

6. Has the attorney authored any books or articles relating to estate planning that you can read ahead of time for context?

7. Does the attorney have experience with any particular items that are of concern to you – such as special needs individuals, blended families, leaving assets to grandchildren, and other special circumstances?

8. Does the attorney prepare your estate plan based on hourly fees or a flat rate, and when will you be advised as to the total financial arrangements necessary to put a plan in place?

9. Does the attorney charge for updates or changes to your estate planning documents?

10. Can the attorney handle complex estate planning issues?

11. Does the attorney have any reviews or recommendations you can reference prior to your decision to work together?

What type of law is estate planning?
Estate planning has some overlap with elder law, but the two are not essentially the same.

At the core, estate planning involves making choices about who you want to receive your assets when you pass away.

However, an experienced estate planning attorney in Fort Worth (or any location) will ensure that your estate plan does much more than pass assets to your heirs. Based on your unique circumstances, your estate plan may include staggered distribution schedules for different beneficiaries based on their different needs or provisions for individuals with special needs.

Your estate plan may be designed with your blended family in mind. Your estate plan may be structured to shelter your assets from lawsuits, to manage tax considerations, or from future nursing home expenses.  Your estate plan should always include legal disability documents, including medical powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney, declarations of guardianship, and living wills.

Finally, a good estate plan will work for you while you are alive in case you become incapacitated for any reason, and can continue to work for you long after you have passed away if that is what you want to accomplish with your estate plan.

What is the first step in creating an estate plan?
The very first step of creating an estate plan is to make a list of your goals and concerns. If you have a spouse, you should discuss it and include their questions, concerns, and desires on your list as well.

Once you have an idea of what you wish to accomplish, the next step is speaking with an experienced estate planning attorney. It’s best to ask for a free phone consultation for two reasons.

First, to inquire about their experience handling concerns such as those on your list. Second, to see if they are a good fit for you in terms of your comfort level, their fees, and also continued accessibility when future questions arise.

He or she will become a trusted advisor for years to come, so also inquire about the future costs of estate planning in addition to their current fees.

At Thomas-Walters, we welcome these questions and conversations. You can set up a free, no-obligation 15-min phone call, here.

Leslie Thomas: 

Top Rated Fort Worth Estate Planning Attorney

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 Estate Planning Reviews

Paul F.
Paul F.
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This is a review that is long over due. My wife and I had our estate planning done with Leslie last year and are still overwhelmed at how their help and assistance continues on. Since we had an irrevocable trust done, there were a lot of details we wanted to make wise decisions on and many details we hadn’t considered. Leslie and Kindyle were absolutely fantastic suppling wisdom and forethought in areas we were either working through or hadn’t considered. Their group was referred to us by my father in law who had them do his trust and estate plan. Since we have completed ours, I have unequivocally referred their firm to all my friends and family who are considering doing the same. Unfortunately, it’s uncommon to find a business who follows through and does everything they promised you upfront. I’m proud to say that, Walter’s and Thomas Estate Planning are a wonderful exception to that norm. We honestly have not had a single complaint or issue with their service. Recently we sold a rent house and bought some lake property and consequently, had a few questions on how to set everything up. They were very quick to respond and answered every question with all the information we needed. I highly recommend them for your estate planning needs.
Mia
Mia
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I called to inquire about representation for my probate case and Tricia Inting reached out. Unfortunately my case isnt in their area of service but she was EXTREMELY helpful, insightful and didn’t just throw me off knowing she couldn’t help me. That speaks so much to her character and level of professionalism and I just wanted to let the universe (aka google) know! Thank you, Tricia!
Don L.
Don L.
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Thank you to Leslie and her team for helping with our trust! They are very knowledgeable about the entire process and provide excellent service. I recommend Leslie and her team. I also applaud their Lawyer for Life Program...it shows how much they care for their clients.
Kathi O.
Kathi O.
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Simple easy way to set up a trust and very helpful!
Michael L.
Michael L.
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Scot P.
Scot P.
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Quick, affordable, professional.Everything you could want from an attorney.Katie took care of all of our estate planning needs.
Lindsey A
Lindsey A
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Leslie was fantastic to work with, everyone in the office was wonderful also! Highly recommend for estate planning!
Rocio O.
Rocio O.
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Great experience and throughly explained everything!
debra A.
debra A.
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Thank you Mrs. Katie Manchaca, for helping me plan my future. She is very knowledgeable, professional and informative in explaining everything to me. The cost was reasonable and she's about business and have an warm and caring spirit.
band j
band j
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We worked with Thomas-Walters for our estate planning and had an excellent experience. They guided us through the process step by step, addressing all our questions along the way. Now, we feel confident that everything is in order, and we have an estate planning book to share with our sons when the time comes.
steven W.
steven W.
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Most excellent service. Very professional
Beverly F.
Beverly F.
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Great little law office in Southlake. With support from larger main office. We were able to get a home visit for my elderly mother. I could not be happier with the service I received.
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 customer reviews

Customers say: The reviews exhibit a positive sentiment overall, with a slight emphasis on the positive aspects. The recurring themes include satisfaction with the services provided, praise for the team's professionalism, knowledge, and responsiveness, and appreciation for the reasonable costs. There are also mentions of the warm and caring spirit of the staff, the thoroughness of the explanations, and the overall positive experience. Negative reviews are minimal and focus on minor issues or preferences. The weight of the negative reviews is much less than the positive ones, indicating a general satisfaction among the reviewers.

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My wife and I have drugged our feet on getting a trust done. We spoke with one attorney that did nothing but confuse us more. I saw the good grades for Thomas-Walters and decided to give them a call. First off- are they inexpensive? No! But you get what you pay for. Prior to the first meeting, I was sent a two-page questionnaire to fill out. This asked questions such as power of attorney, who you want to get what, and so on. It was a very simple form to fill out. At the meeting with Leslie, we went over my completed form and find tuned it. Within a week or so, I was mailed a hard copy of the trust. Leslie- Walters do so much more for you than you would think. You will receive notarized power of attorney, medical directives, trust and last will. At the second meeting Meredith met with us. We had decided to change something in the trust. Meredith brought up that section on her computer and changed it and reprinted it. Everything was signed and notarized. I forgot to mention, Thomas-Walters will also file with the county, placing your home in your trust. When all was said and done, we had a three-ring binder 1" thick full of our notarized trust and directives. AND to top it all off, using Thomas-Walters as your estate planners, included in your trust being established is lifetime changes to your trust at no extra charge. Estate planning is what Thomas-Walters does. It's their thing and they are excellent at what they do. If you have spoken to an attorney about having a trust done and you left even more confused than before you walked in, contact Thomas-Walters. They are worth every penny. We are just an average income retired couple. We are the kind of people that Thomas-Walters make feel so secure in our decision to use this office.
Doug - Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Thank you so much for such an amazing review and feedback of our firm. We are so glad to have you as part of the Thomas-Walters family!

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Last week, we completed a comprehensive revocable living trust portfolio for a local Weatherford family. We reviewed all important details and made some small adjustments to ensure their plan was as secure as possible for the foreseeable future.
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Arlington, TX - Educating Arlington, TX residents on Estate Planning
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We met with Leslie Thomas following a seminar she presented regarding estate planning. We instantly knew this was the person we wanted to help us in documenting our wishes regarding our estate. We couldn't have selected a better person, or a better group of people to work with. They were highly knowledgeable, professional, efficient and thorough. Every person we encountered from this office, whether by phone or in person, was extremely responsive. They are notably comprehensive in the service and knowledge they provide to the client. Kindyle Ledingham of this office led us through the process of signing all of our final documents and was more than helpful in answering all our questions and providing the guidance we needed. We could not be happier with our decision in choosing Thomas Walters for our estate planning!
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Today we completed an estate plan for an entire family. For the parents, their needs best aligned with a revocable living, trust package. For their adult daughters, we prepared power of attorney to ensure their parents will be able to handle their affairs of ever necessary. We work in the family business after all!
Southlake, TX 76092
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As always, the service was exceptional When I called to set up the appt, Leslie answered. I didn't realize that I had called her cellphone. She was in Greece on vacation!! How many lawyers would do that, probably 1 in a million?! Needless to say, I'm very happy with this firm!
DDH05 - Fort Worth, TX
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our firm. As always, it’s been a pleasure working with you and your family.

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This morning we created a personalized restated amendment with supporting documents for a lovely family from Connecticut! We had a wonderful discussion about the way the different documents work. We always strive to educate our clients about the levers within their estate planning portfolio, so they and their family can live their life confident about their plan.
Southlake, TX 76092
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Started the week off in our Southlake location by clarifying details and finalizing a Revocable Living Trust portfolio for a lovely couple from Arlington. We made sure our instructions for funding the Trust were clearly ironed out, but we always encourage our clients to reach out if they ever want to double check their to-do list!
Southlake, TX 76092
Mingus, TX - Educating the Mingus, TX residents.
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The meeting was pleasant and informative.
Jeff - Southlake, TX 76092
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Thank you for taking the time to review our firm and your experience!

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Today we completed another comprehensive Revocable Living Trust portfolio for a wonderful Southlake couple. This family got creative with their documents, including distributions to local charities and their extended family. That is one of the amazing things about a Trust; you can do just about anything you want with it!
Southlake, TX 76092
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From my first phonecall to final document signature, the staff of Thomas-Walter provided exceptional service! If you're looking for efficient, kind, professional law service at a reasonable price, give them a call. They are located in Ft Worth but kindly drove to meet with me in Denton!! Thank you Thomas-Walters☺️
V Williams - Denton, TX 76205
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our firm. We really appreciate it and welcome to the Thomas Walters family!

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Today we created a comprehensive revocable trust portfolio and power of attorney documents for a wonderful retired veteran. We collaborated to create documents that are straightforward but solid, allowing for simplified asset transfers further down the road.
Denton, TX 76205
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Very professional! Could not have asked for a better experience.
Robert - Cincinnati, OH 45223
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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you with your estate planning needs for years to come.

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Quick, professional, affordable, and pain free!
Pfeiffer - Southlake, TX 76092
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Thank you so much!

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We had the pleasure of setting up our estate planning with Thomas Walters PLLC. Everything was done in a timely and professional manner.
Steven - Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with our Firm. It really means a lot to us. We look forward to working with you for many years to come!

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Great team. Answered all our questions and added our concerns.
Karen - Southlake, TX 76092
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. It was a pleasure working with you!

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Love Mrs. Katie Manchaca for helping me plan my future. She's knowledge, professionalism and informational in explaining everything. The cost was reasonable and she was serious about her business with her warm and caring spirit.
Debra - Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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I want to thank ya'll for the great experience. Everything went very smooth and was professionally done by each person with the company.
Jack - Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!

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It was nice to have someone take their time and explain anything that we asked them. No question was too dumb! Very impressed!
Donna Burns - Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Thank you so much for the lovely review!

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Excellent service and keep to their words. Truly respond to calls and honor the lifetime support promised . Thanks always
James - Fort Worth, TX 76137
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Our pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!

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Very professional !!!
Torres - Burleson, TX 76028
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Thank you so much!

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Knowledgeable guidance. Patient explanations.
Ronnie - Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Thank you so much for your kind review of our firm!

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