Will-Based Estate Planning
A will-based plan can help you clearly document your wishes, name the people you trust to make important decisions, choose guardians for minor children, and outline how you want your assets handled.
Estate planning in The Woodlands + virtual across Texas
Pass down Peace, not just Property.
Estate planning is about more than what you leave behind. It’s about making your wishes clear, protecting the people you love, and giving your family the peace of mind of knowing exactly what matters to you
Create a plan that reflects your family, your values, and the life you’ve worked hard to build.
- Three clear flat-fee packages
- Secure online communication
- Virtual across Texas
- In person in The Woodlands
“Working with Christina was so easy, and honestly a relief. Her process was simple and smooth. Now I have more peace of mind and my plan in place.”
Life changes. Your estate plan should keep up.
Meet Christina Alvarez
Planning With Purpose
"I created this law firm to help you pass down peace, not just property. Because we are taught to fear death, many people avoid preparing for it.
But death is not our enemy.
It’s a natural part of life, and a certainty that unites us all. Preparing for this future takes thoughtful and courageous action. We’re here to help you with that. Together, we can create an estate plan that honors everything you care about and everyone you love."
- Attorney-guided planning
- English and Spanish
- Secure online communication
- In-person or virtual meetings
YOUR ESTATE PLANNING OPTIONS
Will or trust? We’ll help you understand what fits.
Trust-Based Estate Planning
A trust-based plan may offer additional flexibility and control over how your assets are managed and passed on, particularly for families with property, minor children, or more complex planning needs.
Not sure which one is the right fit for you? That's okay.
Your Discovery Call is the first step toward understanding your options and finding the plan that fits your needs.
The Laurel Estate Plan
Protect what you’ve built. Preserve what matters most.
Your estate plan should protect what you've built while preserving the wishes, values, and stories you want to pass on. Every Laurel Estate Plan combines thoughtful legal guidance with a personal approach designed around you and your family
- Attorney-guided planning
- Three planning options to fit your needs
- Transparent flat fees
- A custom legacy component
- Secure, straightforward communication
- 1 complimentary review every 3 years
Whether a will-based or trust-based plan is right for you, Christina will help you understand your options and create a plan that reflects your family, your priorities, and the legacy you want to leave behind.
Frequently asked questions
Questions families ask first
Not everyone does. The right structure depends on your family, property, privacy goals, and how you want the plan administered. The first conversation helps identify whether a will-based or trust-based path may fit your circumstances.
Estate planning is not only about net worth. It can also address guardians for minor children, financial and medical decision-makers, incapacity planning, property, accounts, and family instructions.
Laurel offers three flat-fee packages based on needs and budget. The applicable scope and fee are explained before work begins.
Timing varies by family and plan. After the first conversation, Laurel will explain the steps and what information is needed from you.
Yes. Laurel meets virtually with families across Texas and in person in The Woodlands.
Every Laurel plan includes one complimentary review every three years. A review may also be appropriate after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, a new child, a move, retirement, inheritance, or a significant change in property.
The result depends on the structure of the plan, the assets involved, and whether the plan is properly implemented. Laurel will explain what a given structure may and may not accomplish for your circumstances.
The next step is a conversation
A little planning today can bring a lot of peace tomorrow
Share what you want to protect, what has changed, and what your family may need. Christina will help you understand the next appropriate step.
Virtual across Texas · In person in The Woodlands · English and Spanish