Estate Planning and Living Trusts for Celina, TX
Thoughtful, strategy-first planning for Celina homeowners, parents and business owners, in English and Spanish. Book your Alers Legacy Strategy Session.
Why Celina families plan now
Celina has grown quickly in recent years, and much of that growth is new construction. Many Celina families are first-time owners of a brand-new home, often with a fresh mortgage and young children.
A new home is usually your largest asset, and the deed is the first thing to get right. Buying a house does not create a plan. Without one, who inherits the home, and how, can be decided by default rules instead of your wishes.
Celina also draws professionals and business owners who commute or work from home. Their plans often need to cover a business interest as well. Our guide for new homeowners is a good starting point.
What a plan can include
- A living trust or will, matched to your family. See will vs. living trust in Texas.
- Guardian choices for your children
- Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
- Planning for business ownership and blended families
Learn more on our estate planning page.
How probate works for Celina residents
Celina spans Collin and Denton counties, and probate is generally filed in the county where the person lived. The address on your home matters.
A Collin County resident's estate would go to the Collin County Probate Court at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, where uncontested matters are often heard by Zoom. A Denton County resident's estate would go to one of the two Denton County probate courts at 3900 Morse St., Denton. See our probate guide.
Our process
- Alers Legacy Strategy Session: our first meeting to understand your family and goals.
- Legacy Design Meeting: we design the strategy and quote one fixed fee.
- Precision Drafting: documents drafted to your design.
- Legacy Walkthrough: we explain every provision clearly.
- Legacy Signing Ceremony: you sign, and we help fund the trust.
Read the full estate planning process.
Bilingual service, Se habla español
We serve Celina families in English and Spanish. Our Frisco office is typically the closer of our two offices for Celina residents.
Book your Alers Legacy Strategy Session
Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with our team.
FAQs
Which probate court applies if I live in Celina?
It depends on the county where you live. Celina spans Collin and Denton counties, so your home address determines whether Collin or Denton County handles probate.
I just bought a new-construction home in Celina. What should I do first?
Make sure your plan and your deed work together. We review how you hold title and whether a living trust fits your family.
Does a living trust avoid probate in Celina?
A properly funded living trust can keep trust assets out of probate. Funding matters, so we guide you through retitling after signing.
Can we meet in Spanish?
Yes. Attorney Alers is bilingual, and Spanish-speaking families are welcome to plan entirely in Spanish.