Lindsay K. Richardson, Attorney At Law

During the estate planning process, I send you drafts that are easily manipulated and reused. Because of this, I require payment up front as it makes us both invested in the project.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation to go over your individual, or family, situation where we will discuss the documents necessary to assist you. If a client decides to retain me, I require the questionnaire completed and payment of the retainer. After payment is made and the questionnaire is submitted, you will receive drafts of the documents within 5-7 business days. From there we will discuss the changes the client wishes to make to the documents. After the changes have been made a final draft of the documents will be sent to the email address on file.

I grew up believing that I would be a high school math teacher. I loved the rules that came along with solving Algebra equations. Then, while in college, I was picked to serve on a jury. From that point on I was enthralled with the law. After graduating law school and passing the Texas bar, I became a family lawyer. I handled divorces, child custody disputes, grandparent rights, etc. During this time I also prepared will ensembles, trusts, and other estate planning documents. After two and a half years of fighting over toilet paper and paper towels, I made the decision to only handle wills and estates issues. Not only is it an honor to assist my clients, but I throughly enjoy ensuring that my clients have the documents necessary to assist their family or physicians upon their incapacity or death.

Individuals, young and old. Business Owners, start-ups to those with millions of dollars of revenue every year. Single moms. Single dads. Divorcees. Blended Families (Individuals are step-parents). Retirees. Individuals with terminal illnesses.

Recently, a woman approached me and asked for my assistance with her father-in-law. Her husband had passed 6 months ago, and her father-in-law had just had a stroke and he has lost the will to live. After her husband passed, her father-in-law had made her a joint signer on his accounts and a beneficiary on his life insurance policies. One thing he failed to do was make her his power of attorney. I was able to assist her with drafting the documents necessary so that she was able to help him during his time of need.

A fancy office with plaques on the wall is not everything. Find someone who understands your concerns and needs, and who is willing to answer your questions without rushing you out the door. You will be discussing the inevitable, look for an attorney who you feel comfortable with discussing your personal affairs.

The hardest questions clients have to consider are: 1. Who will take care of my minor child(ren) upon my death? This question stumps many parents. Most often it is because they don't know who would be the best person to protect their children. It can also be that they do not want to upset family members over choosing another loved one. 2. If I am incapacitated, who will manage my affairs? No one wants to think about going into a nursing home or rehabilitation facility. Many times, people mark their children down as the individuals chosen as their agent. However, it can not always be a good idea to list a child. If your child is not good with their money, they may not be good with yours. Also, parents want their children, as agents, to work together on making the decisions. But, that may not always work either. For example, if two out of three children want to create a trust for your benefit and the third child refuses, then a trust will not be created.