Wills & Estate Planning for Rio Grande Valley Families
Protect your family and make your wishes clear — with honest advice about what you actually need, in English or Spanish.
Do you actually need a will?
Not everyone does, and some families are sold documents they'll never use. In Texas, if an estate (not counting the home and exempt property) is $75,000 or less, a Small Estate Affidavit may avoid full probate.
A Transfer on Death Deed can pass a home to heirs without probate, and payable-on-death accounts pass directly.
A will genuinely matters when you have minor children (to name a guardian), a blended family, a business, specific wishes, or a larger estate. We'll tell you honestly which applies to you.
What We Help With
Simple Wills
Put your wishes in writing, clearly and definitively.
Guardianship for Minor Children
Name who raises your kids if you can't.
Updating an Existing Will
Keep it current as life changes over the years.
Probate Help
Settling a loved one's estate in Texas.
Powers of Attorney
Put the right person in charge if you can't act.
How To Get Started
01
Tell Us About You
Tell us about your situation using the form below. We offer services in English or Spanish.
02
We Review & Call
We review your information and call you to talk it through honestly, explaining what you actually need.
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Schedule Consultation
If we're the right fit, we schedule your consultation to put your wishes in writing.
Start Your Wills Consultation
Answer a few questions and we'll reach out — in English or Spanish. No pressure.
Ready for Straight Answers?
Request a Case Review
Fill out the form below and we'll reach out to see how we can help.
McAllen Office
3827 N. 10th Street, Suite 304
McAllen, TX 78501
Austin Office
Meetings available by appointment.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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The DeGroot Law Firm PLLC
Clear, honest legal guidance for the Rio Grande Valley and Central Texas.
Our Offices
McAllen Office
3827 N. 10th Street, Suite 304
McAllen, TX 78501
Austin Office
Austin, TX
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Viewing this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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