Richmond, TX Estate Planning for Busy Families and Business Owners
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“Estate planning should feel like a clear conversation that protects your people, your business, and your peace of mind.”
When your calendar is packed and people count on you, planning for the future can slip to the bottom of the list. We get it. At Akinlabi Law, PLLC, we make estate planning simple and practical for adults in Richmond, Houston, and Katy. You will understand your choices in plain English. You will pick a plan level that fits your life and budget. And you will leave with a roadmap that keeps your family out of court and conflict when it matters most.
What Is Estate Planning
Estate planning is a set of written instructions for the people you love. It explains who can help you if you cannot act, who receives your assets, and how to keep everything as private and simple as possible. Without a plan, your family may face probate, which is a public court process that can slow things down and add costs. With a plan, your people have authority, clarity, and steady next steps.
What Should Be In Your Plan
Most families begin with a few core tools that work together and align with how assets are owned. Necessary documents include:
Last Will and Testament
Revocable Living Trust
Financial Power of Attorney
Advance Healthcare Directives
HIPAA releases
A funding checklist to align titles and beneficiaries
We build each document to fit your life. You will know what it means, when it is used, and how it supports the rest of your plan.
Learn how to protect your family from court and stress with help from Akinlabi Law, PLLC.
Keep Your Kids Safe Right Now
If you have young children, guardianship planning is one of the most loving steps you can take. Our Kids Protection Plan is designed for real life. It covers short-term and long-term guardians, gives caregivers written instructions, and includes emergency cards so first responders know who to call. Your trust can also hold funds for your children and release them in stages for school, housing, or milestones.
Planning for Loved Ones With Special Needs
If someone you love has a disability, a special needs trust can protect eligibility for benefits while still providing extras that improve daily life. We explain how the trust works, who manages it, and what expenses it can cover. We also coordinate beneficiary designations to ensure that money flows into the trust correctly. The goal is a safe and steady plan that supports your loved one in the long term.
Estate Planning for Business Owners
Your company is part of your legacy. We align your estate plan with your operating agreement, buy-sell terms, key person plans, and signature authority so the business keeps running if you are out for a time. If you own rentals or investment property, we coordinate titles, insurance, and your trust so transfers are smooth and private. If you plan to sell one day, we will build an outline that supports your exit and your family’s goals.
Avoid Court and Conflict
Clear plans prevent most problems. A will alone often goes through probate. A living trust keeps things private and can move assets without a court. We help you decide when a trust makes sense, then we fund it so it actually works. We also help you share the right parts of your plan with the right people, which lowers stress and reduces the risk of disputes.
Funding Your Plan So It Works
A trust must be funded to work. That means updating titles on real estate and accounts, and aligning beneficiary forms for life insurance and retirement assets. We prepare letters for your banks and custodians, record deeds as needed, and provide you with a simple checklist for future accounts. If an old account gets missed, we help you fix it.
Flat Fees, Education First, and Ongoing Support
We believe in clear prices, clear choices, and clear answers. You pick the plan and fee that fit your life. We teach before we draft, using plain words and real examples. After signing, our Family Care Program keeps your plan current. When you buy a property, open an account, or life changes, you call us and we adjust your plan so it keeps working.
Your Legacy Is More Than Money
Your values, stories, and guidance matter. We help you capture letters to your children, wishes for education, and notes for guardians. If giving is part of your life, we can add a simple plan for gifts that fit your budget and your heart. Legacy is not only what you leave. It is also what you teach.
Getting started is easy; we respect your time and your schedule, so we keep the process smooth and efficient for you.
- Schedule a planning session.
- Choose what matters most and pick your fee level.
- Review drafts, sign with support, and fund your plan.
- Stay protected through the Family Care Program.
Do Not Wait To Begin
Ready To Feel Confident About the Future
You do not have to figure this out alone. We will listen, explain, and build a plan that fits your life and your business. Your family deserves clarity, not court. Your legacy deserves care, not guesswork.