About Legacy Dad
A Father's Mission to Protect
Every Family
Legacy Dad wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born in a nursery — the moment a father of three in Houston realized that protecting his family was the most important thing he'd ever do.
Your Legacy Dad Attorney
Founder & Counselor
Dad of Three
Father first, lawyer second
The Story Behind Legacy Dad
A Father First, A Lawyer Second
When our founder became a father for the third time, the sleepless nights weren't just about feedings. At 2 AM, holding a newborn, a thought hit him like a truck: “If something happens to me tomorrow, my family has no plan.”
He'd been a lawyer for over a decade — Baylor University undergrad, University of Houston Law Center(top 5%, Law Review). He knew the legal answer. And it terrified him.
The estate planning industry was broken. Lawyers charged by the hour to create documents that sat in drawers. Trusts went unfunded. Plans went years without updates. Kids were left without proper protection. The families who paid thousands for “peace of mind” ended up in exactly the mess they tried to avoid.
So he left the corporate world, trained in the New Law Business Model (NLBM), and built Legacy Dad — not as a law firm that happens to do estate planning, but as a family protection practice that happens to use legal tools.
“I coach soccer on Saturdays and grill on Sundays. I'm a dad first. But I sleep well at night because I know my family is protected. I want that for your family too.”
How We're Different
The Legacy Dad Philosophy
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the principles that guide every conversation, every plan, and every decision we make.
Plans That Actually Work
Most estate plans fail when families need them — unsigned documents, outdated terms, unfunded trusts. We use the NLBM approach to create plans that are designed to work when your family needs them, not just sit in a drawer.
Relationships, Not Transactions
We don't do one-time document signings. Every client becomes part of the Legacy Dad family, with ongoing reviews and updates as their life evolves. When your family grows, your plan grows with it.
Education, Not Intimidation
Legal jargon doesn't help anyone. We break down complex estate planning concepts into language you'll actually understand — because you can't make good decisions about things you don't understand.
Every Family Deserves Protection
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. Every family — regardless of net worth — deserves to know their children will be cared for, their assets will go where they want, and their wishes will be honored.
More Than Just Money
Your legacy isn't just your bank account — it's your values, your stories, and the lessons you want to pass on. We help you capture what matters most through Legacy Letters, family recordings, and care instructions that preserve who you are for the people you love.
Why This Matters
Why Most Estate Plans Fail — and How We're Different
Here's a truth the legal industry doesn't want you to know: most estate plans fail when families need them. Documents go unsigned. Trusts go unfunded. Plans go years without being updated. And when something happens, families end up in exactly the mess their loved one paid a lawyer to prevent.
The traditional model is broken. A lawyer drafts documents, hands them to you in a nice binder, and says goodbye. You put the binder on a shelf, life gets busy, and that plan slowly becomes worthless.
Legacy Dad follows the New Law Business Model (NLBM) — a completely different approach to estate planning created by Ali Katz, one of the leading legal innovators in the country. It's built on a simple idea: your estate plan should be about your life, not just your death.
What that means for your family:
- Your plan is designed to actually WORK — not just exist on paper
- Every asset is inventoried and properly titled to your plan
- Your plan gets reviewed and updated regularly — not left on a shelf
- Your children have immediate legal protection, not just a will provision
- You have a lawyer you know and trust — for life
Professional Background
Credentials & Training
Our founder brings rigorous academic training from two of Texas's finest institutions, combined with specialized NLBM training in modern estate planning. His practice is built on expertise, empathy, and a commitment to doing it the right way.
- B.A. — Baylor University
- Juris Doctor — University of Houston Law Center (Top 5%, Law Review)
- Licensed to Practice in the State of Texas
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- New Law Business Model (NLBM) Trained Attorney
- Estate Planning & Probate Law Focus
- Continuing Legal Education in Trust & Estate Law
Legacy Dad
Life & Legacy Planning
Houston, Texas
Dedicated exclusively to estate planning and family protection for Texas families. Your family's lawyer for life.
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