Estate planning, probate and elder law for Fort Worth families
Plan with confidence and protect the people you love. You'll work directly with Jonathan Berry, an attorney with a background in trust and financial services.
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas. J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law. Extensive background in financial services and trust and fiduciary management. Board service with the James L. West Center for Dementia Care.
How can Jonathan help?
Whatever brought you here, there's a clear place to start.
- I want to plan for my family.Wills, trusts and powers of attorney that fit your family and your assets.Estate Planning
- A loved one has passed away.Step-by-step help settling an estate in Texas.Probate
- I'm caring for an aging parent.Plan for long-term care, protect savings and keep decisions in the family.Elder Law
- Someone I love can't make decisions alone.Guardianship and the less restrictive options to consider first.Guardianship
- I'm a trustee or executor.Guidance on your duties, deadlines and next steps.Trust Administration
- Not sure where you fit?See common situations and the first steps for each.Where to start
Why families work with Jonathan
- You work with Jonathan directly. He handles your matter himself, from the first conversation to the final signature.
- A legal and financial perspective. Jonathan has an extensive background in financial services and trust and fiduciary management. He understands how a plan has to work with your accounts, your advisors and the assets you actually own.
- Rooted in Fort Worth. Jonathan serves on the board of the James L. West Center for Dementia Care, belongs to Downtown Rotary and has served on the boards of Guardianship Services, Inc., The Ladder Alliance and the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation.
- Clear and calm. Plain language, a defined process and flat-fee estate planning packages, so you know what to expect.
“Where there is a Will there is a way.”
Three steps to a plan you understand
Talk with Jonathan
A consultation in person or by video to understand your family, your goals and your questions.
Get a clear plan
Jonathan recommends a path, explains it in plain English and gives you the fee up front.
Gain peace of mind
Your documents are signed, your assets are aligned with the plan and your family knows where to find everything.
Answers to the questions families ask most
Plain-English guides to Texas wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid and guardianship.
Free checklist: The Texas Estate Planning Checklist
A one-page list of the documents and information to gather before you meet with an attorney.
See the checklistLet's talk about your family's plan.
A conversation with Jonathan is the easiest first step. You'll leave knowing your options and what comes next.
Prefer to call? (979) 777-9644