Your kids deserve a dad who planned ahead.
If something happened tonight, would your family be okay? Most parents haven't figured that out yet. Courts would pick who raises your kids. The government would divide your assets. Your family would be left with a mess.
You can fix that in one session. I did it for my family. Let me help you do it for yours.
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The Reality Most Parents Face
You Know You Need a Plan. So Why Haven't You Done It?
Life gets busy. Estate planning sounds boring, expensive, and overwhelming. So you keep telling yourself “someday.” Here's what “someday” actually costs your family.
A Judge Picks Who Raises Your Kids
Without named guardians backed by legal authority, a court decides custody. It might be a family member you'd never choose — or your kids could end up in temporary foster care while it's sorted out. Naming godparents isn't enough.
Your Family Gets Stuck in Probate
Without proper planning, your estate goes through probate — a public, expensive, time-consuming court process. Your family waits months (sometimes years) to access accounts, sell property, or move forward.
The State Divides Your Assets
Texas intestacy law doesn't care about your wishes. Your assets get split by a formula — and the people you wanted to provide for may get nothing, while people you didn't may get everything. Your family gets a mess, not a legacy.
67%
of American parents have no estate plan at all
$14K+
average cost of probate in Texas — paid by your family
6-12 mo
average time to settle an estate through probate court
Here's the good news: every single one of these outcomes is preventable. A proper plan puts you in control — and gives your family the certainty they deserve.
Named Godparents? That's Beautiful. But It's Not Enough.
Picture this: You're out for a rare date night. Your kids are home with a sitter. Then the unthinkable happens.
Your babysitter has no idea who to call. The police arrive. They can't find your will — even if you have one, it's in a drawer somewhere. Your children are taken into protective custody. Strangers decide where they sleep tonight.
Even if you've named guardians in your will, that will doesn't give anyone immediate legal authority. It could take days — or weeks — before your chosen guardians are approved by a court.
This is 100% preventable. A Kids Protection Plan makes sure your children are never — not even for one night — in the care of anyone you wouldn't choose.
The Kids Protection Plan®
The most important thing you'll ever do as a parent.
- Legal guardians named and immediately accessible — not buried in a will
- Backup guardians in place for every scenario
- Emergency instructions for babysitters and caregivers
- Ensures your children are NEVER placed with strangers — even temporarily
- Detailed care instructions: medical needs, routines, schools, values
- Updated as your children grow and your family changes
Sets up in one session · Flat fee · Peace of mind forever
“Protecting my family isn't something I do at the office. It's why I built the office.”
Legacy Dad Founder
UH Law Center
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Dad of Three
Father first, lawyer second
Meet Your Guide
Dad First. Lawyer Second.
When our founder's third child was born, the sleepless nights weren't just about feedings. They were about a terrifying thought: “If something happens to me tomorrow, my family has no plan.”
He'd been a lawyer for over a decade. He knew the legal answer. And he didn't like it. Most estate plans fail. Documents sit in drawers unsigned. Trusts go unfunded. Kids are left without proper protection.
So he left the corporate world, trained in the New Law Business Model, and built Legacy Dad — a practice designed for families like his own: busy parents who want real protection, not just paperwork.
Whether you're a dad, a mom, or both — Legacy Dad is here for your whole family. We just happen to be named by a father who understood the urgency.
Simple & Straightforward
3 Steps to Peace of Mind
Estate planning shouldn't feel like a second job. Our process is designed for busy parents — simple, clear, and done before your next soccer practice.
Have the Conversation
Free · 30 Minutes · Zero Pressure
We start with a real conversation about your family — not a sales pitch. You'll share what matters most to you, we'll explain exactly what your family needs and what it costs. Plain English, complete transparency.
Virtual — evenings & weekends available
Build Your Plan Together
Custom · Comprehensive · No Templates
We design a plan built specifically for YOUR family — not a fill-in-the-blank template. We walk you through every decision so you understand exactly how it protects the people you love.
Most families finish in 2-4 weeks
Live with Peace of Mind
Ongoing · Updated · Your Lawyer for Life
Your plan doesn't collect dust in a drawer. As your family's lawyer for life, we review and update your plan whenever life changes — new baby, new home, new chapter. Your plan evolves with you.
Annual reviews included at no extra cost
It starts with Step 1 — and Step 1 is free.
Start with Your Free Session
Why Families Choose Us
This Isn't Your Typical Law Firm
Most estate planning firms make you feel like a case number. We built Legacy Dad to be the opposite — personal, transparent, and built around families like ours.
A Dad Who Gets It
Not a stuffy attorney in a corner office
Our founder is a father of three who built Legacy Dad because he couldn't find the kind of estate planning firm he'd actually want to hire. He knows what it's like to lie awake worrying about your kids — and he built a practice to fix that.
Flat Fees, No Surprises
You'll never see an hourly bill from us
Every plan has a clear, flat fee — agreed upon before any work begins. No billing by the hour, no surprise invoices, no wondering what a phone call costs. You know exactly what you're investing to protect your family.
Plans That Actually Get Updated
Not a dusty binder on a shelf
Most estate plans fail because they're never updated. At Legacy Dad, your plan is a living document. We review it regularly and update it whenever life changes — new baby, new home, new job. No extra charge for life's curveballs.
Your Family's Lawyer for Life
A relationship, not a transaction
We don't hand you a binder and say goodbye. You get an attorney who knows your family, answers your calls, and is there for every chapter — from your first child to your first grandchild. That's what 'for life' means.
“Estate planning doesn't have to be intimidating, expensive, or something you keep putting off. It should feel like the most responsible, empowering thing you've ever done for your family.”
Legacy Dad Founder
How We Help
Comprehensive Family Protection
Every layer of protection your family needs — from your kids' guardianship to your assets' future. All with flat fees and a lawyer who's there for life.
Kids Protection Plan®
The #1 thing every parent with minor children needs. Ensures your kids are NEVER placed with strangers — with immediately accessible guardian designations and emergency instructions.
Learn MoreLife & Legacy Planning
Comprehensive estate plans that go beyond documents. Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and asset protection — all designed to actually work when your family needs them.
Learn MoreAsset Protection
Shield your wealth from lawsuits, creditors, and unnecessary taxes with strategic trust structures and entity planning tailored for Texas families.
Learn MoreOngoing Plan Maintenance
Your plan grows with your family. Regular reviews and updates whenever life changes — new baby, new home, new job — because life doesn't stop changing.
Learn MoreHealth Care Directives
Make sure the right people can make medical decisions for you — and that your wishes are crystal clear when you can't speak for yourself.
Learn MoreProbate & Estate Admin
Lost a loved one? We guide families through probate with compassion, handling the legal complexity so you can focus on healing.
Learn MoreFamilies Who've Made the Choice
Peace of Mind Is Real. Just Ask Them.
Every family has a unique story. Here's what Texas families say about the moment they stopped worrying and started knowing.
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Average Rating
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Would Recommend Us
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Average Plan Completion
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Cost for Plan Reviews
“We kept putting off estate planning because it felt overwhelming and morbid. Legacy Dad made it feel easy and even... hopeful? We left knowing our girls would be taken care of no matter what. That feeling is priceless.”
The Johnson Family
Houston, TX
Parents of two daughters, ages 4 and 7
“The Kids Protection Plan was the game-changer for us. We had no idea that naming guardians in our will wasn't enough. Now we have real, legal protection in place — and our babysitter knows exactly what to do in an emergency.”
David & Sarah M.
Austin, TX
First-time parents who wanted immediate protection
“This isn't like any lawyer we've worked with. He actually listens, explains things in plain English, and genuinely cares about getting it right. Our family is finally protected — and we actually understand our plan. The virtual process made it so easy from Dallas.”
The Garcia Family
Dallas, TX
Blended family with complex guardianship needs
“We're both engineers — we like to understand the details. Legacy Dad walked us through every decision, every trust provision, every scenario. For the first time, we feel like we actually have a PLAN, not just paperwork.”
Chris & Priya R.
San Antonio, TX
Young professionals with a toddler and a baby on the way
“We had a wake-up call when our neighbor was in an accident. We realized we had NOTHING in place for our boys. Legacy Dad had our Kids Protection Plan done in a week. The 100% virtual process was perfect — we didn't have to leave home once.”
Amanda & Tyler W.
Fort Worth, TX
Parents of two boys who got their plan done in one week
7 detailed before-and-after case studies from Texas families
* Testimonials represent typical client experiences. Names and details changed to protect client privacy.
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Join 500+ Texas parents who've attended our free virtual workshop. In 45 minutes, you'll learn what your family needs, what happens without a plan, and the 3 biggest mistakes parents make. Zero pressure, zero sales pitch.
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Protect What Matters Most: Estate Planning for Texas Parents
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Common Questions
Straight Answers, No Legal Jargon
We believe in transparency. Here are the questions we hear most from parents like you.
If you have kids, absolutely yes. Estate planning isn't about your age or health — it's about who makes decisions for your family if you can't. Without a plan, the state of Texas decides who raises your children, who manages your money, and how your assets are divided. None of those decisions will reflect what you actually want.
A will names guardians, but it sits in a drawer — your babysitter can't access it in an emergency. If something happens while you're out, police have no legal authority to leave your kids with anyone other than a parent. A Kids Protection Plan provides immediately accessible legal documents, instructions for your caregivers, and ensures your children are NEVER placed with strangers — not even for one night.
We offer flat-fee packages so you know exactly what you're paying upfront — no hourly billing surprises. During your free Family Wealth Planning Session, we'll discuss your family's needs and recommend the right level of protection with a clear price. We also offer payment plans because protecting your family shouldn't break the bank.
You can, but here's the reality: most DIY estate plans fail when families need them. They're often unsigned, unfunded, or missing critical protections. The $200 you save today could cost your family $20,000+ in probate tomorrow. A real plan isn't just documents — it's a relationship with an attorney who makes sure your plan actually works and stays updated.
A will tells a judge what you want — but it still goes through probate (public, expensive, slow). A trust lets your family skip probate entirely, keeps things private, and gives you more control over how and when your assets pass to your kids. For most families with a home or minor children, a trust-based plan is the better choice.
Most families complete their plan within 2–4 weeks. Your initial planning session is about 30 minutes, and we handle the heavy lifting from there. We work around YOUR schedule — including evenings and weekends — because we know you're busy with work and kids.
That's exactly what MOST estate planning firms let happen — and it's why most plans fail. At Legacy Dad, your plan is a living document. We review and update it regularly as life changes: new baby, new home, new job, inheritance, divorce. Your plan evolves with your family because we're your lawyer for life, not just a one-time transaction.
Nope! Legacy Dad is 100% virtual. We meet over Zoom or phone at a time that works for you — including evenings and weekends. No traffic, no parking, no arranging childcare. Just real legal protection from the comfort of your couch.
Still have questions? We love answering them.
Book a Free Planning Session — Ask Us AnythingDon't Let “Someday” Become “Too Late”
Right now, there are two kinds of families: those who have a plan, and those who are one unexpected moment away from leaving everything to chance.
Your free planning session takes 30 minutes. The peace of mind lasts a lifetime.
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