Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Plano, TX
The John F Williams Jr have served clients since 1992, specializing in estate planning, probate, and business law. Our practice combines decades of legal expertise with personalized service, prioritizing client needs through transparent communication and tailored solutions. We focus on building long-term relationships while delivering results-driven legal strategies. Our team maintains active memberships in prestigious legal associations, including the State Bar of Texas and American Bar Association. With deep roots in Dallas and southern Collin County, we serve clients across 14 Texas counties. Our founder, John F. Williams, Jr., graduated from Baylor University School of Law and has earned recognition as a Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Rising Star.We emphasize proactive planning to protect assets, streamline probate processes, and ensure business continuity. Client testimonials consistently highlight our patience, professionalism, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. Our practice philosophy centers on making estate and business planning accessible through free initial consultations. This commitment to accessibility and excellence has sustained our reputation for over three decades.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Planning
Asset Protection
Living Trusts
Wills
Guardianship
Irrevocable Trusts
Family Partnerships
Dynasty Trusts
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized legal experience since 1992
- Our team provides personalized estate planning solutions tailored to individual needs
- We maintain active memberships in premier legal associations
- Our practice serves clients across 14 Texas counties
- We offer free initial consultations with no-obligation legal guidance
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Texas Monthly Super Lawyers
What people say
Knowledgeable, thorough
Attentive during consultations
Great service over decade
Patient and professional
Smooth transition process
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution through customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We guide families through complex decisions about succession, healthcare directives, and financial powers of attorney. Our approach balances legal requirements with personal wishes to create comprehensive plans that adapt to changing circumstances.
Probate Administration
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings, handling asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution according to wills or state laws. Our team simplifies court requirements while minimizing delays and conflicts. We provide clear guidance through contested probates and complex estate challenges across Texas jurisdictions.
Business Planning
Our business planning covers entity formation, contract drafting, and succession strategies for entrepreneurs. We help establish LLCs, partnerships, and corporations while addressing tax implications and liability protection. Our services include ongoing legal counsel for operational agreements and business continuity planning.
Asset Protection Planning
We develop strategies using trusts, LLCs, and legal structures to safeguard assets from creditors and litigation. Our approach combines estate planning with protective measures like family limited partnerships and irrevocable trusts. We help clients preserve wealth while maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations.
Living Trusts
We create living trusts to avoid probate and ensure seamless asset transfer while maintaining flexibility for grantors. Our trusts address incapacity planning and multi-generational wealth transfer. We educate clients about trust funding requirements and ongoing management to maximize effectiveness.
People
John F. Williams, Jr.
Attorney & Founder
Licensed since 1992, John specializes in estate planning and business law with a client-focused approach. He graduated from Baylor University School of Law and maintains multiple bar associations. His practice emphasizes personalized solutions for asset protection and business continuity.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help determine which combination best protects your assets and wishes.
How does probate work in Texas?
Texas probate involves validating wills, inventorying assets, settling debts, and distributing estates. Our firm guides executors through this process, typically taking 3-8 months depending on complexity.
Can a living trust protect my assets?
Living trusts avoid probate but offer limited asset protection. We recommend additional strategies like LLCs or irrevocable trusts for comprehensive protection against creditors.
What business structures do you advise?
We counsel on LLCs, partnerships, and corporations considering liability protection, tax implications, and long-term business goals during formation and operations.
How do you handle guardianship cases?
We assist with establishing guardianship for minors or incapacitated adults, ensuring legal authority for decision-making while protecting the ward's interests.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to discuss estate planning, probate, or business law matters with no obligation for further services.
