Homestead Estate Lawyers

Homestead Estate Lawyers: estate planning and probate in Austin, Texas

Homestead Estate Lawyers is a law firm based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to estate planning and probate matters. Its practice extends across Travis, Williamson, and Bell counties, and serves both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking clients. The firm presents itself as a team that combines technical expertise and a personal touch to support families through legal processes that often coincide with moments of loss or personal change.

Practice Areas

The firm structures its activity into two main areas: probate and estate planning. In probate, it handles estate administration, both independent and dependent, and represents clients in litigation arising from inheritance disputes. In estate planning, it prepares legal plans to protect assets, honor the client's wishes, and provide for the transfer of assets to future generations. The service catalog includes power of attorney, asset protection, special needs planning, and estate administration.

Probate Litigation and Inheritance Disputes

A significant part of the firm's activity focuses on probate litigation. The firm states that it handles contentious cases including will contests, inheritance disputes, conflicts between executors, fiduciary litigation, heir claims, and complex estate disputes throughout Texas. Among the matters it mentions are disputed wills, allegations of undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate disputes within probate, contested administrations, and disagreements in family settlements. It also handles wrongful death claims.

The Team

Elissa I. Henry is the founder and lead attorney. With a decade of experience, her practice focuses on probate and estate litigation in Texas. The firm highlights her mastery of contentious matters and her knowledge of the local landscape, as well as her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, which broadens her ability to serve clients. Henry is involved in various professional and business organizations, including the Austin Black Lawyers Association, the Austin Bar Association, the Travis County Women Lawyers Association, the Williamson County Bar Association, the Williamson County Young Lawyers Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Austin Hispanic Bar Association, the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Harold L. Hardy II is an associate attorney focusing on probate, estate administration, and litigation. He holds a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, a Master's in Legal Studies from Texas State University, and a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Angelo State University. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Williamson County Bar Association, and the Austin Black Lawyers Association. The firm also mentions Nya Bryant as part of its team.

How We Work

The firm describes a three-phase support process. In the first, it conducts a thorough case assessment and provides step-by-step guidance on strategic options. In the second, it develops a tailored strategy and prepares and files the necessary documents. In the third, it maintains continuous communication through an online client portal with 24/7 access to check case status and contact the team. The firm emphasizes that each situation is unique and that the plan is tailored to each client's needs and goals.

Coverage and Locations

Homestead Estate Lawyers serves Travis, Williamson, and Bell counties in Texas. The firm operates from several offices located in Westlake Hills, Round Rock, Western Austin, East Austin, Downtown Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Temple, and Bee Cave. This distribution allows it to serve clients from different areas of the Austin metropolitan area and nearby communities.

Languages and Client Care

The firm serves clients in English and Spanish, an aspect the firm directly links to its desire for clients to feel understood at all times. The practice is presented as client-centered, with responsive communication and strategic representation aimed at protecting each person's interests both inside and outside the courtroom.

Offices and Locations

Westlake Hills Office: 1250 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Round Rock Office: 1000 Heritage Center Circle, Round Rock, TX 78664

Georgetown Office: 601 Quail Valley Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626

Leander Office: 13625 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Leander, TX 78641

Austin Office: 1250 S Capital of Texas Hwy Westlake, Building 3, Suite 400, Austin, Tx 78746

Temple Office: 112 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504