Estate Planning Attorney for Gunter, TX Families

Strategy-first wills and living trusts for Gunter families, in English and Spanish. Book your Alers Legacy Strategy Session.

Why Gunter families plan ahead

Gunter is a small town in Grayson County with a close-knit, rural feel. Neighbors know each other, and many families care about keeping a home place or acreage in the family.

When land and a family home are your biggest assets, planning matters. Who inherits the property? Will heirs share it fairly, or end up in a dispute? Who steps in if you cannot manage things yourself?

Without written answers, Texas law decides, and it may not match your wishes. We help you put your decisions on paper in a way your family can follow.

What a plan can include

  • A will or living trust, chosen for your family. See will vs. living trust in Texas.
  • Guardian nominations for minor children
  • Powers of attorney and medical directives
  • Planning for rural property or family land, so it can pass to the next generation as you intend
  • Trust funding, so your home and accounts actually follow the plan

Learn more on our estate planning page.

How probate works for Gunter residents

Probate is generally filed in the county where the person lived. For Gunter residents, that is Grayson County, and the matter goes to the Grayson County court that handles probate.

Probate is public and takes time. A well-built plan can reduce what has to go through court. Our Collin and Denton County probate guide explains the general basics of Texas probate.

Our process

  1. Alers Legacy Strategy Session: our first meeting to map your family, assets and goals.
  2. Legacy Design Meeting: we design your strategy and quote one fixed fee.
  3. Precision Drafting: we draft documents built around your design.
  4. Legacy Walkthrough: we review every page with you in plain language.
  5. Legacy Signing Ceremony: you sign, and we guide you through trust funding.

After signing, we schedule periodic Legacy Check-ins. See the full estate planning process.

Bilingual service, Se habla español

Attorney Alers works in English and Spanish. Spanish-speaking families can plan, ask questions and sign in the language they think in. Our Frisco office is typically the closer of our two offices for Gunter. Your Alers Legacy Strategy Session, Legacy Design Meeting and Legacy Walkthrough can all be held by video, so you do not need to drive to Frisco or Denton. Signing follows Texas formalities, and we will explain how your Legacy Signing Ceremony is arranged.

Book your Alers Legacy Strategy Session

Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with our team.

FAQs

Which county handles probate for a Gunter resident?

Probate is generally filed in the county where the person lived. Gunter is in Grayson County, so the Grayson County court that handles probate would typically oversee the estate.

How can we keep family acreage in the family?

Planning options include a will or a living trust that names who receives the property and who manages it. We compare the options for your family in your Strategy Session.

Can we meet virtually?

Yes. The Alers Legacy Strategy Session, Legacy Design Meeting and Legacy Walkthrough can all be held by video, so you do not need to drive to Frisco or Denton. Signing follows Texas formalities, and we will explain how your Legacy Signing Ceremony is arranged.

Do you offer estate planning in Spanish?

Yes. Attorney Alers is bilingual, and we offer meetings and documents explained in English and Spanish.