From a young age, Ana M. Pace knew she wanted to be a lawyer so that she could help people who are struggling in life. That passion led her to open her firm in 2019.

She specializes in Beneficiary Designations, making sure your assets (e.g. bank accounts, retirement funds, life insurance etc.) go directly to the people you chose.

Planning for Incapacity and End of Life Wishes are offered as well. If you can’t make decisions for yourself, she’ll make sure your loved ones would know exactly what you want—medically and financially.

Of course, wills, trusts, and probate are handled too.

We like her transparent pricing fees posted on their website, even offering package deals for couples. She even grants free consultation up to 45 minutes, and she speaks both Spanish and English.

Note that since she’s very popular, booking an appointment might take a while.

One of the best decisions we made was hiring her

“My husband and I were looking for an attorney in Collin County when we found Ana Pace. One of the best decisions we made was hiring her. She is very honest and communicative. You must listen to her advice. She is extremely knowledgeable and fights hard for her clients, she truly cares. We could not be more pleased with our decision and highly recommend Ana. She won a very important case for us and we appreciate how committed she was in fighting for us until the very end. Best experience we have encountered with an attorney.” — Brooke Beakley, Google Review

Highly professional and empathetic to my situation

“I needed assistance with a legal matter on a tight deadline, and after conducting thorough research, I reached out to Attorney Ana Pace, who came highly recommended. She was exceptional—both highly professional and empathetic to my situation. Despite my limited understanding of legal terminology, Ana explained everything clearly, ensuring I fully grasped the details. She also promptly and thoroughly addressed any additional questions I had. My experience with Ana Pace Law Firm was outstanding, and I would not hesitate to seek their services again for any future legal needs. Thank you for the excellent support!!” — Yoon Yoo, Google Review

David L. Leon is licensed in New York and Texas and has 20 years of estate planning experience. He actually earned two degrees—PR and Mass Communication (helps create smooth interactions) and Psychology (used for handling sensitive matters).

Living Trusts or “inter vivos” trusts is one of his specialties. This service helps clients avoid probate and simplify asset transfers, with no delays.

He also handles Living Wills, which lets you spell out your medical care wishes in case you can’t speak for yourself. Meaning, your family isn’t left guessing during hard times.

As a bonus, he’s a licensed health and life insurance agent, so he can integrate life insurance into estate plans for added security.

Other services include wills, trusts, retirement planning, powers of attorney, and guardianships.

Unfortunately, we heard about their rude office staff, which could definitely be frustrating.

One of the best lawyers I’ve worked with

“One of the best lawyers I’ve worked with. David keeps it real — he considers the nuances of your case and takes every measure to mitigate both direct and indirect risks. He answered all my questions clearly and promptly, and acted quickly to resolve my case, keeping me informed throughout the process. Huge thank you to David and his team! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick and thorough resolution.” — Karim J, Google Review

Quite literally a life saver after the loss of my mother

“The Law Offices of David Leon was quite literally a life saver after the loss of my mother. She didn’t have a will and I had NO clue what to do. I googled probate attorneys in Dallas and David’s firm popped up pretty close to the top of the list. The responses from the firm were quick and helpful. The first call I had with David I was given a “to do” list and scheduled a meeting to sign documents. That “to do” list was the MOST HELPFUL thing that I had throughout this whole process and I still look through it even though I have crossed off all the steps. It walked me through every step I needed to get through my probate hearing, and all of my mother’s stuff. I was given direction from David’s team in the most difficult moment in my life. They were professional, kind, and even made me laugh a few times (which was needed).” — Becky Thorpe, Google Review

Lorie Burch’s firm, Burch Law, was built in 2005 around the idea that everyone deserves top-tier estate planning—not just the ultra-wealthy. 

Her firm is known for the Burch Law Estate Blueprint Designer—a custom-built questionnaire that helps clients think through key decisions before a meeting.

She also offers Choose Your Own Adventure estate plans, letting clients pick from The Estate Defender, The Legacy Protector, and The Superhero. Each comes with a different number of draft revisions, draft reviews, post-signing assistance, etc.

Trusts, probate, and wills—all of these are handled by her office as well.

To help you get started, Lorie offers a free 30-minute call to answer questions and explain the entire estate planning process.

However, watch out for abrupt cancellations of in-person meetings. We agree that this is definitely aggravating, especially if you’ve already planned your whole day around it.

Lorie Burch is a top-tier lawyer

“Lorie Burch is a top-tier lawyer. I’ve trusted her to prepare all of our families’ estate planning. She and her team are awesome! I’ve happily referred Burch Law to several people. You won’t regret hiring them!” — Heather Rogers, Google Review

No-nonsense firm that gets things done the right way

“Burch Law is a no-nonsense firm that gets things done the right way. Our documents are now signed and in our hands. We were thrilled with how smooth the process was. A big thank you to everyone at Burch Law.” — Jan Gartenberg, Google Review

Since opening Duran Firm, Michael Duran has handled over 2000 estate planning cases. He even served as Chair of the Probate Section Council, which helps coordinate programs and pro bono work.

If you’re looking for someone to set up a Special Needs Trust, he’s your guy. This type of trust helps hold properties for a disabled beneficiary without affecting their eligibility for government benefits.

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney are offered as well. These make sure your chosen rep will step in if you ever become unable to manage your affairs.

We like his firm’s straightforward pricing, with a fixed fee of $1000 for individuals and $1500 for couples. 

What we (and some former clients) don’t like are their rude attorneys. Imagine being yelled at by your attorney over the phone when you’re just asking for help—so unprofessional, right?

I always felt like they truly cared about helping me

“The Duran Firm helped me with pre-planning and then probate for my brother’s estate. Michael Duran and his assistant Jacqueline were very professional, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. They were great about keeping me informed on next steps, and I always felt like they truly cared about helping me. I highly recommend them for any probate and estate planning needs.” — Lee A, Google Review

This law firm has been a lifesaver!!!

“This law firm has been a lifesaver!!! Michael is extremely knowledgeable, honest and affordable. His paralegal, Jacqueline, is very responsive, on-top of deadlines and friendly. I strongly recommend this law firm for your probate issues!” — DJ, Google Review

Pyke & Associates’ managing attorney is David M. Pyke, who has over 30 years of experience. Not only that, he’s also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum—a group composed of attorneys who won high-value cases (worth $1 million and up).

Modern Estate Planning is his specialty, which focuses beyond asset distribution. He also takes into account state law differences, tax rule changes, Medicaid restrictions, unstable pension plans, early retirement incentives, and economic shifts.

Another highlight is Health Care Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and Living Wills. These make sure your medical and financial wishes are legally protected.

Don’t worry, they also cover the usual wills, contingency plans, and probate. Sadly, we heard about attorneys who failed to protect assets in probate court.

In terms of pricing, they offer fixed-fee rates so that clients know what to expect.

Consummate professional who delivers results

“Mr. David Pyke has a wealth of knowledge and capability that he makes accessible with a first class client service attitude. He is the consummate professional who delivers results.” — Jared Caplan, Google Review

Has been our “go to” law firm for over 20 years

“David Pyke and his term has been our “go to” law firm for over 20 years. They have successfully helped us from everything from probate to business disputes with unreputable businesses. They have always helped us to come out on top and they have my confidence. Great people, great service.” — clincoln777, Google Review