A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes a designated agent to make financial, legal, or medical decisions on behalf of the principal, and under the Texas Estates Code, specific formalities must be followed for the document to be valid and enforceable. Estate planning attorneys in Texas help clients draft durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and statutory durable POA forms that comply with Texas law and reflect the principal’s specific needs and intentions.
1. McCulloch & Miller, PLLC
Managing Partner: Thomas W. McCulloch
Founded: Not publicly disclosed; more than 40 years of combined practice experience
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Phone: (713) 333-8900
Website: https://www.mcmfirm.com
Office Locations:
- Houston (Galleria): 1900 Saint James Place, Suite 425, Houston, TX 77056 | (713) 333-8900
- Houston (Downtown): 440 Louisiana Street, Suite 1635, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 333-8900
Practice Areas: Power of attorney, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid crisis planning, special needs planning, elder law, business succession
Firm Size: 4 attorneys
Fee Structure: Flat fees available for qualifying matters
Languages: English
About the Firm: McCulloch & Miller, PLLC is a Houston estate planning and probate firm led by founding partner Thomas W. McCulloch, who holds a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant. The firm draws on more than 40 years of practice experience in wills, trusts, and probate law to serve clients throughout Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. In addition to powers of attorney, the firm helps clients with asset protection planning, Medicaid crisis planning, and elder law matters. A financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney are standard components of the comprehensive estate plans the firm prepares for clients. Flat-fee billing is available for qualifying estate planning engagements. Partner David W. Miller and attorneys Ryan S. Cook and Philip Glasser complete the firm’s legal team. The firm maintains two Houston office locations for client convenience.
2. Crain & Wooley
Founding Partner: Justin T. Crain
Founded: Not publicly disclosed; more than 15 years of estate planning experience
Headquarters: Plano, TX
Phone: (972) 945-1610
Website: https://www.estateplanningdfw.law
Office Locations:
- Plano: 2805 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75039 | (972) 945-1610
- Mansfield: Available by appointment | (682) 356-4820
Practice Areas: Power of attorney, durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, guardianship, business succession, asset protection
Firm Size: 4 attorneys
Fee Structure: Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees; in-person and virtual consultations available
Languages: English
About the Firm: Crain & Wooley is a Dallas-Fort Worth estate planning firm with offices in Plano and Mansfield, serving clients across the DFW metropolitan area and throughout Texas. Managing partner Justin T. Crain is a licensed Texas attorney, a member of the Texas Bar College, and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He authored the book Leaving a Legacy: What Every Texan Should Know About Estate Planning. Partner Jacob Wooley is licensed in both Texas and Arkansas. The firm prepares both durable powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney as part of its comprehensive estate planning packages. Crain & Wooley offers flat-rate pricing for estate planning services, with no hidden fees, and provides both in-person and virtual consultations. Senior attorney Jeremy Crew and attorney John Setzer round out the legal team. The firm has experience in probate courts in Tarrant and Dallas counties.
3. Livens & Reed, PLLC
Managing Partner: Chad Reed
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Bedford, TX
Phone: (817) 591-7257
Website: https://www.livensreed.com
Office Locations:
- Bedford: 2516 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021 | (817) 591-7257
Practice Areas: Power of attorney, estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, elder law, special needs planning, asset protection, business succession, veterans aid and attendance
Firm Size: Not publicly disclosed
Fee Structure: Free initial consultation
Languages: English, Spanish
About the Firm: Livens & Reed, PLLC was founded in 2018 and specializes in elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning for clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and throughout Texas. The firm was founded by the late Stephen Livens, and the current team continues his focus on comprehensive legal planning for older adults and families. Attorneys at the firm prepare durable powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney as part of broader estate plans, and the firm advises clients on the interaction between powers of attorney and Medicaid eligibility planning. Livens & Reed is a member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the Academy of Special Needs Planners. The firm serves clients in both Bedford and Addison offices and offers legal services in Spanish. Free initial consultations are available.
4. Ford + Bergner LLP
Founder: Don D. Ford III
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Phone: (713) 352-0937
Website: https://fordbergner.com
Office Locations:
- Houston: 700 Louisiana Street, 41st Floor, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 352-0937
Practice Areas: Power of attorney, estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, guardianship, estate litigation, mediation
Firm Size: Not publicly disclosed; more than 3,500 clients served across 80+ Texas counties
Fee Structure: Not publicly disclosed; consultations available
Languages: English
About the Firm: Ford + Bergner LLP has practiced exclusively in estates, trusts, and guardianships since its founding in 1999 by Don D. Ford III. Don Ford is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification held by fewer than 3 percent of Texas attorneys, and holds a Mediator Certification for probate and guardianship disputes. The firm drafts powers of attorney as part of comprehensive estate planning, coordinating these documents with wills, trusts, and other planning tools. Ford + Bergner has served clients in more than 80 counties across Texas in both contested and uncontested estate and guardianship matters. The firm is located in the heart of Houston’s downtown legal district and maintains additional service coverage in Dallas and Austin. The firm’s boutique focus allows attorneys to apply detailed knowledge of Texas probate and estate planning law to each client’s planning needs.
5. Aldrich Law Firm, PLLC
Founder: Russell Aldrich
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Phone: (210) 418-1150
Website: https://www.aldrichfirm.com
Office Locations:
- San Antonio: 8700 Crownhill Blvd., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 418-1150
Practice Areas: Power of attorney, estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, guardianship, will contests, breach of fiduciary duty, elder abuse litigation, estate administration
Firm Size: 2 attorneys (Russell Aldrich and Serena Hanor Aldrich)
Fee Structure: Free initial consultation
Languages: English
About the Firm: Aldrich Law Firm, PLLC was founded in 2011 by Russell Aldrich, who attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. The firm handles powers of attorney as part of its broader estate planning and probate practice, assisting San Antonio-area clients with both durable and medical powers of attorney. In addition to transactional estate planning, the firm litigates in the probate court, representing clients in will contests, breach of fiduciary duty matters, and elder abuse cases where powers of attorney have been misused. Russell Aldrich has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of victims of elder abuse, fraud, and undue influence in fiduciary litigation matters. Serena Hanor Aldrich also practices at the firm. Free initial consultations are available, and the firm serves clients in Bexar County and throughout Texas.
Powers of attorney in Texas are governed by the Texas Estates Code Chapter 751. A Durable Power of Attorney remains valid even if the principal later becomes incapacitated, making it an essential planning tool for individuals who wish to avoid a court-supervised guardianship. Texas provides a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney form under the Texas Estates Code, which, when properly signed and notarized, creates a legally valid document that third parties such as financial institutions are generally required to honor. A Medical Power of Attorney is a separate document that authorizes an agent to make health care decisions on the principal’s behalf if the principal is unable to communicate. Texas also recognizes a Directive to Physicians (also called a living will), which is distinct from a medical power of attorney and allows individuals to express their wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. A power of attorney that does not include express language making it durable will automatically terminate if the principal becomes incapacitated. An attorney can help ensure that powers of attorney are properly drafted, executed, and coordinated with the principal’s overall estate plan.
The firms listed on this page represent a selection of power of attorney and estate planning practices operating across Texas. Each firm’s details, including office locations, phone numbers, practice areas, and background information, are based on publicly available data verified at the time of publication. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Individuals seeking legal representation should conduct their own research, verify current attorney licensing through the State Bar of Texas, and schedule consultations to determine the right fit for their specific situation.