Wills and Trusts Attorney in Frisco, TX

Make the tough decisions, so they don't have to

We help Frisco and Collin County families choose between a will and a living trust and put the right documents in place, with every option explained in plain language, so your loved ones are never left guessing or stuck in court.

Estate Planning for Frisco and Collin County Families

Take Care of Your Future Today

Planning for your future is one of the kindest things you can do for your family, yet it is often put off until it is too late. An estate plan is a set of documents that spells out who receives your property and who makes decisions for you if you cannot, so your wishes are honored and your family knows exactly what to do.


As your wills and trusts attorney in Frisco, TX, Amy L. Jenkins walks you through each decision patiently, from our office at 12800 Westridge Boulevard, Suite 161, in Frisco. We work with families across Collin County and North Texas, and we help McKinney families plan the same way: one clear conversation at a time, until every document makes sense to you.

Our estate planning services include:

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Last Will & Testament

A legal document that directs your family and beneficiaries on what to do in the event of your death, a Last Will & Testament outlines your wishes after your pass.


You decide who your beneficiaries will be, how your assets should be distributed, and who will be responsible for the care of your dependents after you pass. Beneficiaries of your Last Will & Testament can be another person, a trust, or a charity.


Benefits of having a Last Will & Testament include:

  • Ensures your assets go to the people or organizations you want
  • Prevents family conflict and unintentional disinheritance.
  • Provides a peaceful transition of assets during a time of grief.
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Revocable Living Trust

A Revocable Living Trust in Texas allows you to transfer ownership of your assets to a legal trust during your lifetime. You maintain complete control over the assets as the trustee and can revoke the trust while you're still alive and competent, but once you pass, the beneficiaries named in the trust receive the assets.


Benefits of having a Revocable Living Trust include:


  • Avoids probate in the state of residence and states in which property is owned.
  • Preserves privacy for the family.
  • Initiates a quick distribution of assets.
  • Controls distributions to loved ones who are minors or suffer from disabilities.
  • Lets an inheritance stay in a continuing trust for your beneficiaries after you pass, managed by a trustee you choose and better protected from their creditors or a divorce.
  • Allows blended families to preserve assets for children from previous marriages/relationships while still allowing assets to be used by the surviving spouse.


Texas has no state estate tax or inheritance tax, so for most families here a living trust is about privacy, control and keeping the family out of court. When you pass, your successor trustee carries out the trust's instructions, and our trust administration support guides them through each step.

"Amy was very personable, explained my Trust clearly and was helpful when my husband passed."


-Norm & Judy G.

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Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or incompetent. These powers are generally very broad. It is of the utmost importance that you appoint a person that you trust. Please consult an attorney before signing any power of attorney.


This designated person manages and is responsible for your various finances such as:

  • Mortgage, Rent, or Lease
  • Bills (Medical, Utilities, Credit, etc.)
  • Bank Accounts
  • Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid


By working with a trusted estate planner, a Durable Power of Attorney can help prevent family disputes and ensure your financial and legal matters are handled smoothly and efficiently.

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Medical Power of Attorney

A Medical Power of Attorney grants a person of your choice the legal authority to make healthcare and medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or incompetent.


A Medical Power of Attorney prevents family disputes, ensures timely and appropriate medical care, and empowers your chosen agent to advocate for your health needs.


Decisions made by your designated advocate may include any of the following:

  • Medication
  • Nourishment
  • Hydration
  • Medical Procedures
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HIPAA Authorization

A HIPAA Authorization is a legal document that allows healthcare providers to share your protected health information with specified individuals or entities.


When paired with a Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Authorization allows your agent to make informed medical decisions on your behalf, preventing delays in treatment and reducing stress during medical emergencies.

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Directive to Physicians

A Directive to Physicians, also known as a Living Will or Advance Directive, outlines your wishes for end-of-life medical treatment in the event you are no longer able to make decisions on your own.


Benefits of a Directive to Physicians include:

  • Provides clear instructions for end-of-life medical care.
  • Removes the burden of making end-of-life decisions for your loved ones.
  • Protects your wishes and ensures they are carried out appropriately.
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Declaration of Guardian

A Declaration of Guardian allows you to appoint a trusted individual to care for you in the event you are no longer capable of taking care of yourself or your financial affairs.


It allows you to choose someone who will act in your best interest while also disqualifying specific family members from being allowed to act as your guardian.

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Children Protection Planning

A Children Protection Planning protects your children in the event you are ever in an accident or incapacitated.


It allows you to name permanent and temporary guardians, ensuring your children are never left in the care of strangers. Instead, they will be placed in the care of someone you’ve chosen – someone your children know, love, and trust.

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Appointment of Agent for Remains

An Appointment of Agent for Remains allows you to appoint a person you trust to carry out the final arrangements of your body, including cremation, burial, or funeral.


This legal document ensures your final wishes are respected and removes your loved ones from the burden of deciding what to do with your earthly remains.

Will or Living Trust: Which Is Right for Your Texas Family?

"Do I need a will or a living trust?" is the question we hear most from Frisco families. Both carry out your wishes. Comparing a living trust vs. a will in Texas really comes down to how your property reaches your family and how much court involvement it takes along the way.

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How a Will Works in Texas

A will takes effect at your death and passes through probate, the court process that confirms the will and gives your executor authority to act. Texas allows independent administration, which lets most executors settle an estate with far less court supervision than many other states require. That makes probate here simpler than many people expect.

How a Revocable Living Trust Works

Yes, a revocable living trust avoids probate in Texas for the assets held in it. A trust-based plan also offers these benefits:

  • Assets titled in the trust pass to your beneficiaries without a probate case.
  • The details of your estate stay private instead of becoming part of a public court file.
  • Property you own in another state does not need a separate probate there.
  • A successor trustee you choose can step in and manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.


A trust only works for the assets moved into it. A pour-over will works alongside the trust to catch anything left outside it, and we explain how to move your accounts and property into the trust so it does its job.

When Families Often Lean Toward a Trust

A trust tends to fit families with:

  • Minor children who may need their inheritance managed for them
  • A loved one with a disability
  • A blended family with children from earlier relationships
  • Property in more than one state


Neither option is the right answer for everyone. The best fit depends on your family, your property and what you want to happen, and that is exactly what we talk through on a free 15-minute call.

How Much Does a Will or Trust Cost in Texas?

The cost of a will or trust in Texas depends on what your plan needs to include. Whether you are asking how much a will costs in Texas or what a will and trust together cost for a Frisco family, three things shape the answer:


  • Whether your plan is built around a will or around a revocable living trust, since a trust-based plan includes the trust, a pour-over will and guidance on moving assets into it.
  • How many documents your plan includes, such as powers of attorney, a HIPAA Authorization, a Directive to Physicians and guardian designations.
  • How complex your family and property picture is, including a blended family, a loved one with special needs, a business or property in another state.


On a free 15-minute call, we learn about your situation and give you a clear picture of what your plan involves before you commit to anything.

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How Our Estate Planning Process Works

Amy has practiced law for more than 20 years, and she treats a signed plan as the beginning of the relationship, not the end. Here is what working with us looks like.

A Free 15-Minute Call

You tell us what is on your mind, and we help you see which documents your family is likely to need. There is no pressure and no commitment.

A Planning Conversation

Amy walks you through your options in plain language, including whether a will or a trust fits your family, and answers every question until the choices feel clear.

Reviewing and Signing Your Documents

We prepare your documents, go over each one with you so you understand what it does, and guide you through signing them properly.

Staying With You as Life Changes

Marriages, new grandchildren, moves and loss all change what a plan needs to do. We stay available for your questions and updates for years to come, and when you need help outside estate planning, we refer you to attorneys we trust.

"Amy patiently explained everything in my estate plan, but more importantly, she has been available since then with any questions I've had. Most recently, I needed documents required by the Collin County Appraisal District in order to keep my homestead exemption. She didn't just tell me what documents I needed, she sent me a PDF so all I had to do was print what she sent. It was very reassuring to know she was there for me."


-Beverly B

Make the Tough Decisions Now, So Your Family Doesn't Have To Later

Will or trust, one document or a full plan, we will figure it out together. Call us at (469) 296-8202, or schedule a free 15-minute call and start with clear answers for your family.