The Galligan Law Firm crafts personalized estate plans, guides families through probate, and coordinates retirement planning — so the people you love are protected, and your memory endures the way you intend.
Our Office
1770 St. James Place, Suite 630 — Houston, TX 77056
Practice Areas
We begin with a comprehensive review of your assets, your family's wishes, and your goals before designing an estate plan that is uniquely yours.
Your estate plan reflects who you are and how you want to be remembered — not just what you own.
We minimize court involvement wherever Texas law allows, guiding families through probate with clarity and compassion.
We coordinate beneficiary designations with your overall plan to protect retirement assets from unnecessary tax erosion after your passing.
More than two decades helping Houston families — young couples, retirees, and every stage in between — plan and preserve their legacies.
Our firm is built to put families at ease. These conversations deserve warmth and patience, not an intimidating legal office.
A fully customized estate plan designed around your assets, your family's needs, and the legacy you want to leave — because no two families are the same.
Begin Your Plan
Compassionate, cost-effective guidance through the Texas probate process, with a focus on minimizing court involvement and honoring your loved one's wishes as efficiently as possible.
Get Probate HelpStrategic integration of your retirement accounts and beneficiary designations into your estate plan, preserving more of what you've spent a lifetime building.
Coordinate Your Plan
We walk you through everything — your assets, your options, and your goals — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. No judgment, no pressure.
A quarter-century of focused estate planning and probate experience, built entirely around the families of Houston.
We don't use one-size-fits-all templates. Your estate plan begins with a comprehensive review of your assets, your family, and your goals.
We work to resolve probate matters as efficiently as possible, reducing the burden, cost, and stress on your family.
We ensure your retirement account beneficiary designations align with your estate plan — protecting assets from unnecessary tax and loss.
Our firm is designed to put families at ease. You'll never feel like a case number here — you'll feel like family.
"Exceptional professional estate planning. This is my third will and estate planning. The Galligan Law Firm is the most thorough with attention to detail unsurpassed by the previous firms."
Glenn Keener
Client
"Galligan Law Firm walked beside me every single step of the way. Words cannot convey the gratitude I have for the professional, kind, prompt, and courteous legal service the Team has provided."
Debbie Phillips
Client
"I've trusted Galligan Law Firm with many of my clients and always had excellent feedback even when dealing with difficult situations. They made the probate process go smoothly with little effort."
Don Elster
Client
Submit our simple online form or call (713) 522-9220. Once we receive your information, our team will reach out to schedule your consultation.
We take time to understand your assets, family dynamics, retirement accounts, and what legacy truly means to you — before recommending anything.
We craft an estate plan tailored to your specific situation, coordinating all moving parts — including retirement benefits and beneficiary designations.
We walk you through every element of your plan in plain language, ensuring you feel fully informed and confident before signing anything.
With your estate plan in place, you can move forward knowing your family is protected, your legacy is secured, and you've taken a giant step toward certainty.
Estate planning is the process of organizing your assets and documenting your wishes so your family is protected when you're gone. It goes beyond a will — a comprehensive plan ensures your legacy is honored exactly as you intend, with minimal confusion or conflict for the people you love most.
The right time is now, regardless of your age or the size of your estate. Life is unpredictable. Having a plan in place protects your family during some of their most difficult and vulnerable moments.
Probate is the legal process of transferring a deceased person's assets to their heirs. We work to make this as smooth and cost-effective as possible, minimizing court involvement wherever Texas law allows and guiding your family through every requirement if court is necessary.
Texas probate law is complex, and experienced legal guidance ensures the process is handled correctly and efficiently — especially when there is no will. We guide families through every step so nothing is missed and stress is minimized.
Retirement accounts are often a family's most valuable asset, yet they're frequently overlooked in estate plans. Beneficiary designations that aren't coordinated with your overall plan can lead to unnecessary taxes and waste. We integrate retirement planning into the big picture from the start.
We approach every plan as if we're helping our own family. After more than 25 years serving Houston families, we understand that estate planning is deeply personal — and we design every plan to reflect your specific life, wishes, and legacy, not a generic template.
That's exactly why we're here. Simply reach out via our form or call (713) 522-9220, and we'll guide you through the process from the very beginning — step by step, in plain language, at your pace.
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach us by phone at (713) 522-9220, by email at info@galligan-law.com, or by submitting the Get Started form on our website. We'll be in touch promptly to schedule your consultation.
If you've been putting off your estate plan, today is the day to change that. Our team is ready to walk beside you — with warmth, expertise, and the attention your legacy deserves.
Office
1770 St. James Place
Suite 630, Houston TX 77056
Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM