Fort Hood Estate Planning
Estate Planning Attorney for Fort Hood Families
It is never too early to speak with an attorney about estate planning. While many people do not want to think about what will happen to their estates and assets after they pass on, it is a necessary part of life.
About Estate Planning
With the right estate planning lawyers, mapping out the future of your estate and assets does not have to be a hassle. Whether you need help with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or other elements of estate planning, Ted Smith Law Group can serve your needs with competent, trustworthy care.
Bring your SGLI election, any existing will or power of attorney, and your beneficiary designations. Even a deployment date is enough to start the conversation.
What Your Estate Plan Needs To Cover
Just as every life is different, every estate plan looks different. However, there are a few general items yours should cover. You must name who your belongings will go to after your death, but strong estate planning extends well beyond just this.
What a military estate plan should cover
Bring what you have to the first call. The firm sorts what is missing.
- Will and guardianship
Who receives property and who raises minor children if the worst happens on a deployment.
- Durable power of attorney
Who can act on financial and property matters while you are unreachable.
- Medical directives
Healthcare and end-of-life decisions if you cannot make them yourself.
- Benefit alignment
SGLI, SBP, and TSP beneficiaries checked against the will so nothing contradicts.
Why Ted Smith Law Group
For over 50 years, Ted Smith has assisted people throughout Texas communities with both simple and complex estate planning. Our team is compassionate about your life and legacy and understands the emotional connection many people have with their estates.
- Local office in Killeen
- The firm is located on E. Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.
- 1976
- Ted Smith opened his Killeen practice after Fort Hood JAG service.
- 536
- Rated 4.6 stars by 536 clients on Google.Read the reviews
“Ted Smith and his legal assistants Carol and Crystal are highly recommended.”
Start the estate-planning conversation
Contact the office to discuss your legal matter and the next step.