Mike Massey Law

06/05/2026

We meet a lot of Texas families with estate plans drafted years ago for a household that no longer exists. A simple review and restatement keeps the plan current with your life. Schedule a free consultation to get yours up to date: https://mytxwills.com/book-a-meeting/

06/03/2026

We have walked many first-time executors through the probate process when they had no idea where to start. Independent administration, when available, makes the entire timeline far less painful. Read how the process actually works: https://mytxwills.com/houston/probate/

06/01/2026

Texas business owners we meet are often shocked to learn their LLC alone will not protect the company from probate. The LLC plus a living trust does. Read more about coordinated business planning: https://mytxwills.com/austin/estate-planning/

05/30/2026

The Executor’s Handbook: Managing a Texas Estate from Start to Finish

A step-by-step handbook for Texas executors covering filings, debt settlement, beneficiary communication, and asset distribution.

05/29/2026

We have helped Texas families build trusts that outlast everyone in the room when they were signed. A multi-generational structure protects principal from creditors, divorces, and ordinary mistakes. Read our pillar guide on revocable living trusts: https://mytxwills.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-revocable-living-trusts-in-texas/

05/28/2026

The Complete Roadmap to Texas Wills and Revocable Trusts

A side-by-side roadmap comparing Texas wills and revocable living trusts, including costs, timelines, funding, privacy, and 10 FAQs.

05/27/2026

We see the same pattern over and over: a parent gets hospitalized, and the family realizes they have no legal authority to step in. A durable power of attorney closes that gap before it ever becomes a crisis. Read why backups matter: https://mytxwills.com/the-importance-of-naming-a-backup-power-of-attorney-agent-avoiding-potential-legal-and-personal-pitfalls/

05/26/2026

Organizing Your Digital and Physical Estate: An Austin Resident’s Checklist

A practical checklist for Austin residents to gather bank records, digital passwords, and property titles before meeting an estate planning attorney.

05/25/2026

We hear it constantly from Texas homeowners: the family home is the asset they worry about most when planning for the future. Lady Bird and Transfer on Death deeds skip probate entirely on real estate. Learn which one might fit your home: https://mytxwills.com/austin/real-estate-deeds/

05/23/2026

Planning for the Unforeseeable: The Role of Incapacity Protection

Incapacity planning protects your medical and financial wishes when you cannot speak for yourself. Texas families share how the right documents make all the difference.