Estate Planning Attorney in Austin, Texas

At Cowan & Associates, PLLC, we believe every Austin family deserves a thoughtful, legally sound estate plan. Whether you're planning for the first time or revisiting an outdated plan, our experienced attorneys craft customized solutions that reflect your values, protect your assets, and provide for your loved ones.

What Is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. A comprehensive estate plan goes far beyond just writing a will — it encompasses trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, beneficiary designations, and tax strategies working together as a unified legal framework.

Our Austin Estate Planning Services

• Simple and complex wills tailored to your family structure
• Revocable and irrevocable living trusts
• Tax-planned wills designed to minimize federal estate tax
• Gift strategies and annual exclusion planning
• Family limited partnerships (FLPs)
• Durable powers of attorney
• Medical powers of attorney and advance directives
• Beneficiary designation reviews
• Special needs trusts
• Charitable remainder trusts and giving strategies

Small Estates to Large Estates

Our services cover the full spectrum of estate sizes. Whether you have a modest estate that simply needs a solid will and power of attorney, or a complex high-net-worth estate requiring sophisticated trust structures and federal tax planning, Cowan & Associates brings the same level of expertise and attention to detail to every client.

Why Update Your Estate Plan?

Life changes. A plan drafted ten years ago may not reflect your current family structure, financial situation, or wishes. We recommend reviewing your estate plan after any major life event including marriage, divorce, the birth of children or grandchildren, significant changes in assets, or the death of a named executor or beneficiary.

Starting Your Austin Estate Plan

The process begins with a free consultation at our office at 1403 West Sixth Street in Austin. We'll discuss your family situation, assets, and goals, then recommend a plan that provides clarity, protection, and peace of mind.