Mike Massey Law

05/30/2026

The Executor’s Handbook: Managing a Texas Estate from Start to Finish

A step-by-step handbook for Texas executors covering filings, debt settlement, beneficiary communication, and asset distribution.

05/29/2026

We have helped Texas families build trusts that outlast everyone in the room when they were signed. A multi-generational structure protects principal from creditors, divorces, and ordinary mistakes. Read our pillar guide on revocable living trusts: https://mytxwills.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-revocable-living-trusts-in-texas/

05/28/2026

The Complete Roadmap to Texas Wills and Revocable Trusts

A side-by-side roadmap comparing Texas wills and revocable living trusts, including costs, timelines, funding, privacy, and 10 FAQs.

05/27/2026

We see the same pattern over and over: a parent gets hospitalized, and the family realizes they have no legal authority to step in. A durable power of attorney closes that gap before it ever becomes a crisis. Read why backups matter: https://mytxwills.com/the-importance-of-naming-a-backup-power-of-attorney-agent-avoiding-potential-legal-and-personal-pitfalls/

05/26/2026

Organizing Your Digital and Physical Estate: An Austin Resident’s Checklist

A practical checklist for Austin residents to gather bank records, digital passwords, and property titles before meeting an estate planning attorney.

05/25/2026

We hear it constantly from Texas homeowners: the family home is the asset they worry about most when planning for the future. Lady Bird and Transfer on Death deeds skip probate entirely on real estate. Learn which one might fit your home: https://mytxwills.com/austin/real-estate-deeds/

05/23/2026

Planning for the Unforeseeable: The Role of Incapacity Protection

Incapacity planning protects your medical and financial wishes when you cannot speak for yourself. Texas families share how the right documents make all the difference.

05/22/2026

Many of the families we meet assume a will alone covers everything. It does not, and the gaps it leaves behind often surface at the worst possible moment. See what a complete plan actually includes: https://mytxwills.com/houston/wills/

05/21/2026

The Essential Role of a Multi-Generational Trust

A multi-generational trust protects wealth for children, grandchildren, and beyond, shielding it from creditors, divorces, and mismanagement.

05/20/2026

We have walked countless Texas families through the moment they realize a living trust would save their loved ones from probate. The earlier you build the structure, the smoother the transition. Read more about whether a living trust fits your situation: https://mytxwills.com/should-you-establish-a-living-trust/

05/12/2026

Understanding the Flexibility of Revocable Living Trusts

A revocable living trust gives Houston families control during life and privacy after death. Discover how flexible these estate planning tools really are.