What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. The first conversation is free for both injury and estate planning matters, and there is no obligation at the end of it. If your situation does not need a lawyer, I will tell you that.
Do I need an attorney for a minor car accident?
Sometimes not. If there were no injuries and the insurer is paying property damage without argument, you may be fine on your own. Call anyway before you give a recorded statement or sign a release, because those two moves are very hard to undo. Texas also uses a modified comparative fault rule, so how blame gets assigned directly affects what you can recover, and adjusters know it.
How long do I have to file after a Texas car accident?
Generally two years from the date of the accident under Texas law, and there are situations where the window is shorter. Do not treat two years as breathing room. Evidence disappears in the first weeks, not the last month, and a claim built late is a claim built on whatever happens to be left.
How much does a will cost?
Estate planning is quoted as a flat fee before any work begins, so you know the full number up front. Pricing depends on whether you need a simple will or a trust-based plan.
How long does an injury claim take?
It depends almost entirely on your medical treatment. A claim cannot be valued accurately until we know the full extent of the injury, so cases involving ongoing treatment take longer. Straightforward claims often resolve in months, disputed ones can take longer.
What happens if I die without a will?
Texas decides for you. The Estates Code sets a default order of inheritance, and it is often not what people assume. Texas is also a community property state, so separate property and community property pass under different rules, and blended families in particular tend to get an outcome nobody would have chosen. Dying without a will also means a court appoints someone to administer the estate, which costs your family time and money they did not need to spend.
Will I have to go to court?
Most injury claims settle without a trial and most estate plans never see a courtroom. That said, an insurer treats a lawyer who is willing to file very differently from one who is not.
