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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Phone: (210) 949-1000

    12274 Bandera Rd, Suite #222, Helotes, TX 78023

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    Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, The Will Lady, seated Helotes TX Estate Planning Attorney

    "Every family deserves a plan written with care, not confusion."

    The Will Lady®

    Law Office of Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLC
    State Bar of Texas Licensed • Helotes Suite #222
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    MEET THE WILL LADY®

    The trusted face of Texas estate planning

    For more than two decades, attorney Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, known throughout Helotes, San Antonio, Castroville, and the Texas Hill Country as The Will Lady® has helped thousands of families protect what matters most.

    Today, Kathleen leads a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and associates who handle every consultation and estate plan with the same warmth and care she built her reputation on.

    From a simple Will to a Revocable Living Trust or a Texas Transfer on Death Deed for the family home, the team makes sure every detail fits your family's goals.

    Licensed Texas Attorney with 20+ Years Experience
    A Trusted Team of Attorneys, Paralegals & Associates
    Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
    Relaxed, In-Person Consultations in Helotes
    Evening Appointments by Request
    Compassionate Guidance for Texas Families
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    Complete Legal Protection

    ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGES & TODDs

    We focus on turnkey packages and Texas Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs): every document your family needs, with no guesswork.

    Primary Texas Recommendation

    Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

    A Texas Transfer on Death Deed lets your home or acreage pass directly to chosen loved ones when you pass away without probate court. You keep full ownership and can sell, refinance, or revoke it anytime during life. Available as an add-on with any Will Package or as a standalone deed.

    Avoids Probate for Your Real Estate100% Control During Your LifetimeRecorded Directly with the County
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    Essential Individual Protection

    Will Package

    FOR SINGLE INDIVIDUALS

    A complete Texas estate plan for one person, your wishes documented, healthcare advocates empowered, and your executor ready to act.

    What's Included in This PackageFully Coordinated
    • Last Will & Testament
    • Memorandum of Personal Property
    • Medical Power of Attorney
    • HIPAA Authorization & Records Release
    • Statutory Durable Financial Power of Attorney
    • Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
    • Appointment for Disposition of Remains
    Real Estate Advantage: Often paired with a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) to keep your home out of probate.
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    ★ Most Popular Family Choice
    Most Popular For Families

    Married Couple Will Package

    COORDINATED TWO-PERSON PLAN

    Two full sets of every essential document for husband and wife, protecting surviving spouses, minor children, and shared Texas real estate.

    What's Included in This PackageFully Coordinated
    • Two (2) Last Wills & Testaments
    • Two (2) Memorandums of Personal Property
    • Two (2) Medical Powers of Attorney
    • Two (2) HIPAA Authorization Releases
    • Two (2) Statutory Financial Powers of Attorney
    • Two (2) Directives to Physicians (Living Wills)
    • Two (2) Appointments for Disposition of Remains
    Real Estate Advantage: Add Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs) for your home and properties.
    Consultation FirstTransparent Flat-Fee Guidance
    Comprehensive Wealth & Real Estate

    Family Trust Package

    TOTAL PROBATE AVOIDANCE & PRIVACY

    The gold standard for families who want complete probate avoidance, seamless incapacity administration, and total privacy for assets and real estate.

    What's Included in This PackageFully Coordinated
    • Revocable Family Trust Agreement
    • Schedule A Asset Schedule & Assignment
    • Formal Certification of Trust
    • Two (2) Pour-Over Wills & Memorandums
    • Two (2) Medical POAs & HIPAA Releases
    • Two (2) Statutory Financial Powers of Attorney
    • Directives to Physicians & Disposition of Remains
    • Deed Preparation to fund Real Estate into Trust
    Real Estate Advantage: Avoids probate entirely; your estate passes immediately and privately to your heirs.
    Consultation FirstTransparent Flat-Fee Guidance
    Incapacity & Healthcare Defense

    Power of Attorney Package

    5 CRITICAL LIFE-CARE DOCUMENTS

    A focused package for anyone who needs trusted loved ones able to manage banking, medical care, and housing during unexpected incapacity.

    What's Included in This PackageFully Coordinated
    • Statutory Durable Financial Power of Attorney
    • Medical Power of Attorney
    • HIPAA Authorization & Medical Release
    • Directive to Physicians (Texas Living Will)
    • Appointment for Disposition of Remains
    Real Estate Advantage: Prevents expensive court guardianship proceedings for your family.
    Consultation FirstTransparent Flat-Fee Guidance

    Need a Separate Document or Plan Update?

    Our team also handles Declarations of Guardian for minor children, Trust Amendments & Certifications, Texas LLC Formations, Affidavits of Heirship, and Probate Administration.

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    Texas Property Tool

    One simple deed keeps the family home out of probate court.

    Featured Practice Focus

    TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS (TODD)

    Keep the Texas Family Home Out of Probate

    A Texas Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) lets your home pass directly to your chosen beneficiaries when you pass away, without the time, cost, and public exposure of probate court.

    You keep full ownership, and can sell, refinance, or revoke it anytime during your life. Our team frequently prepares TODDs alongside our Single and Married Will Packages.

    • Pass your Texas home to loved ones without probate court
    • Keep 100% ownership and control during your lifetime
    • Revoke or change beneficiaries anytime, no court required
    • Can be bundled with a Will Package for full family protection
    • Prepared and recorded directly with the county
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    Practice Areas

    HOW WE CAN HELP

    Dedicated legal counsel for Texas families. Every plan is tailored to your assets, goals, and legacy.

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    WILLS & PACKAGES

    SINGLE & MARRIED COUPLES

    Texas Will Packages tailored to your family, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and optional TODD pairing.

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    02

    TRUST PACKAGES

    FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL TRUSTS

    Living trusts that hold your assets, avoid probate, and allow private administration if you become incapacitated.

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    TODD REAL ESTATE DEEDS

    PRIMARY RECOMMENDATION FOR HOMES

    Transfer your home directly to beneficiaries without probate. Retain full control and the right to revoke anytime.

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    PROBATE

    ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

    Patient guidance through Texas probate, independent administration, Muniment of Title, Small Estate Affidavits, and heirship.

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    ESTATE PLANNING

    COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PLANS

    End-to-end planning built around your family dynamic, business, blended-family goals, and Texas property.

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    06

    POWERS OF ATTORNEY

    STATUTORY DURABLE & MEDICAL

    Appoint trusted people to handle banking, tax, and property if you're temporarily or permanently unable to.

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    07

    GUARDIANSHIP

    PROTECTING MINORS & LOVED ONES

    Name who will raise your minor children and prevent custody disputes in an unforeseen tragedy.

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    MEDICAID / ELDER LAW

    ASSET & HEALTHCARE PLANNING

    Pre-planning with TODDs, Lady Bird Deeds, HIPAA authorizations, and directives to protect your home for long-term care.

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    Complete Texas Estate Solutions

    Looking for a specific document or deed?

    We also prepare Lady Bird Deeds, LLC formations, Trust amendments, and Small Estate Affidavits.

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    Estate Planning Purpose

    YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE DESERVES A PLAN.

    Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy; it's for anyone with a home, savings, or loved ones to protect.

    Protect Your Loved Ones

    Provide for your spouse, children, and chosen beneficiaries without unnecessary delays or disputes.

    Communicate Your Wishes

    State clearly who manages your estate and who receives your property, no guesswork.

    Plan for Incapacity

    Name medical and financial agents who can step in if illness or accident prevents you from acting.

    Protect Assets & Real Estate

    Keep the family home and savings safe from needless probate costs and confusion.

    Reduce Confusion

    Give your family a clear roadmap so they can grieve in peace, not fight in court.

    Plan Your Legacy

    Pass down heirlooms, real estate, and values exactly as you choose.

    Don't leave your family to guess what you would have wanted.

    One consultation can lift the weight of uncertainty and put a solid, Texas-compliant plan in place.

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    Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, The Will Lady

    Kathleen Cassidy Goodman

    Founder & Face of The Will Lady®

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    WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

    Real families across Helotes, San Antonio, Castroville, and Texas Hill Country share what it meant to put their wishes into writing with The Will Lady®.

    Protect Your Family Today

    DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE.

    Protect your family. Plan your legacy. Put your wishes in writing.

    A single meeting with The Will Lady® team can protect your children, preserve your home, and prevent costly court battles.

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    Helotes Office: 12274 Bandera Rd, Suite #222 • All consultations held with complete legal confidentiality.

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    Insights & Resources

    Plain-Language Guidance for Texas Families

    Helpful articles on Wills, Trusts, and Transfer on Death Deeds for families across Helotes, San Antonio, and Castroville.

    Wills

    Wills in Helotes, Texas

    How the team at The Will Lady® helps Helotes and Bexar County families with wills, clearly, affordably, and on your schedule.

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    Trusts

    Living Trusts in San Antonio, Texas

    How the team at The Will Lady® helps San Antonio and Bexar County families with living trusts, clearly, affordably, and on your schedule.

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    Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

    Transfer on Death Deeds in Castroville, Texas

    How the team at The Will Lady® helps Castroville and Medina County families with transfer on death deeds, clearly, affordably, and on your schedule.

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    Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLC

    The Will Lady® • Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Office Address:
    12274 Bandera Rd, Suite #222
    Helotes, TX 78023
    Conveniently located for San Antonio, Castroville & Hill Country clients
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    Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Evening appointments available upon request
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