Whether you're settling an estate, planning ahead, or protecting an elder's assets, here are 34 estate & elder law attorneys covering Lubbock, Texas. Providers listed in Lubbock cover estate planning attorney and elder law attorney. Lubbock sits in Lubbock County, Texas. Other Texas cities covered include Houston, San Antonio and Magnolia.
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In Lubbock County, probate is heard by the County Court, the constitutional county court presided over by the County Judge. Texas Government Code section 26.252 gives the County Court of Lubbock County general probate jurisdiction, and the County Judge conducts hearings to probate estates, establish guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors, and handle civil commitments. The court publishes its own instructions and hearing procedures for independent executors, dependent and independent administrators, muniments of title, and small estate affidavits, and court staff cannot give legal advice.
Texas generally requires a will to be offered for probate within four years of the testator's death, with limited exceptions. A local probate or estate planning attorney can help Lubbock families choose the right procedure, prepare for a County Court hearing, and plan ahead with wills, powers of attorney, and guardianship designations.
We currently track 25 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Lubbock, TX in Lubbock County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.6★ from 1,402 total reviews, and 18 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.9★ across 283 reviews.
Rough planning ranges for the Lubbock area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Simple will package | $400–$1,500 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,900–$5,000 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,750–$10,000+ |
Many Lubbock estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
Many Lubbock listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Many Lubbock estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Lubbock estate attorney will tell you which fits.
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Lubbock-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Lubbock firms handle both.
In the Lubbock area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Lubbock area.
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