Protecting
Families.
Securing
Legacies.
Estate planning is the most important gift you can give your family. We guide Texas and California families through wills, trusts, and directives with clarity and counsel you can trust.
20+
Years in Practice
1,200+
Plans Completed
TX & CA
Dual Licensed
4.9 / 5
Client Rating
Practice Areas
How We Protect
Your Family
Wills & Testaments
Legally binding instructions that honor your wishes and protect your loved ones.
Learn more →02Revocable Living Trusts
Avoid probate, maintain complete privacy, and ensure seamless transfer to beneficiaries.
Learn more →03Healthcare Directives
Ensure your medical decisions reflect your values — even when you cannot speak for yourself.
Learn more →04Powers of Attorney
Designate a trusted person to manage your legal and financial affairs if you cannot.
Learn more →05Full Estate Plans
Every document your family needs — wills, trust, directives — coordinated as one cohesive plan.
Learn more →06Trust Administration
Expert guidance for successor trustees navigating their duties after a grantor's passing.
Learn more →Why Choose Us
A Practice Built
on Trust and Clarity
Ruben J. Martinez founded this firm on a simple belief: estate planning should feel approachable and be focused on what matters most — your family and your legacy.
Personalized Counsel
Every plan is built around your unique family structure, goals, and values — never a template.
Dual-State Expertise
Licensed in both Texas and California for clients with cross-state property or business ties.
Transparent Flat Fees
Know exactly what you'll pay before we begin. No billing surprises, ever.
Secure Client Portal
Track your matter and upload documents securely — all in one place.
20+
Years in Practice
1,200+
Plans Completed
TX & CA
Bar Licensed
4.9★
Client Rating
Security & Privacy
Your Data Is
Encrypted End-to-End
Estate planning requires you to share sensitive information — social security numbers, financial accounts, family details. We take that responsibility seriously. Every piece of client data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it reaches our database.
View Security Details →Data Encryption
AES-256-GCM
Per-field envelope encryption
In Transit
TLS 1.3
HTTPS enforced, HSTS enabled
Passwords
bcrypt
Work factor 12, never stored
File Storage
Private
No public URLs — auth required
Session Tokens
HTTP-only
Not accessible to JavaScript
Access Control
Per-user
Clients see only their own data
My job isn't just to draft documents. It's to make sure you feel confident that your family will be protected — no matter what.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Do I need a will if I already have a trust?+
Yes. A "pour-over" will works alongside your trust to capture any assets not transferred into the trust during your lifetime, ensuring everything passes according to your plan.
How much does estate planning cost in Texas?+
A simple will starts around $500–$800; a revocable living trust package typically ranges $1,500–$3,500. We offer flat-fee pricing and discuss all costs during your free consultation.
Can I plan my estate if I own property in both Texas and California?+
Absolutely. We are licensed in both states and routinely handle multi-state estate plans for clients with property, family, or business interests in Texas and California.
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