Houston's Legacy Lawyers • 25+ Years of Family-Focused Planning

Your Legacy Is
More Than
What You Leave Behind

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.

1770 St. James Place, Houston — The Galligan Law Firm

Our Office

1770 St. James Place, Suite 630 — Houston, TX 77056

Practice Areas

Why Families Trust Us

Counsel as Personal
as Your Legacy

Plans Built Around Your Life, Not a Template

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.

Legacy-Centered Thinking

Your estate plan reflects who you are and how you want to be remembered — not just what you own.

Probate Made as Simple as Possible

We minimize court involvement wherever Texas law allows, guiding families through probate with clarity and compassion.

Retirement Planning Integrated Into Your Estate Plan

We coordinate beneficiary designations with your overall plan to protect retirement assets from unnecessary tax erosion after your passing.

25+ Years Serving Houston Families

More than two decades helping Houston families — young couples, retirees, and every stage in between — plan and preserve their legacies.

A Warm Environment When You Need It Most

Our firm is built to put families at ease. These conversations deserve warmth and patience, not an intimidating legal office.

What We Do

Comprehensive
Legal Services
for Your Family

Every service we offer is designed around one question: what does your legacy look like, and how do we protect it?

01 — Estate Planning

Crafted Uniquely for You

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
Estate planning consultation
Houston probate and end of life services
02 — Probate

Guidance Through Loss

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 Help
03 — Retirement Planning

Protecting a Lifetime of Work

Strategic 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
Houston retirement planning
04 — Legacy Consultation

Not Sure Where to Start?

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.

About The Firm

More Than Estate
Planners — We Are
Legacy Lawyers

At The Galligan Law Firm, we've spent over 25 years doing something most law firms don't: listening. Helping Houston families — from young couples just starting out to retirees securing their futures — we design estate plans that truly reflect their lives, their values, and the people they love. We are located at 1770 St. James Place in Houston, and every family who walks through our doors receives the same thorough, personal attention.

We call ourselves Legacy Lawyers because estate planning is never just about documents. It's about ensuring your family understands your wishes, your assets are protected from unnecessary tax and waste, and your memory endures the way you intend. Whether you're planning ahead or navigating the sudden loss of a loved one, we walk beside you through every step — never leaving you to figure it out alone.

Our firm was created to serve families, and that purpose shapes everything we do. We believe estate planning shouldn't feel cold, transactional, or overwhelming. If you have a nagging feeling that you know you need to take care of this — but don't know where to start — that's exactly what we're here for.

Mary Galligan — Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney

Professional Credentials

Our Commitment

What Sets Us Apart

Over 25 Years Serving Houston Families

A quarter-century of focused estate planning and probate experience, built entirely around the families of Houston.

Every Plan Is Uniquely Designed

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.

Minimizing Court Involvement

We work to resolve probate matters as efficiently as possible, reducing the burden, cost, and stress on your family.

Retirement Benefits Coordinated

We ensure your retirement account beneficiary designations align with your estate plan — protecting assets from unnecessary tax and loss.

Warm, Family-First Environment

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

Getting Started

Your Path to
Peace of Mind

01

Get Started

Submit our simple online form or call (713) 522-9220. Once we receive your information, our team will reach out to schedule your consultation.

02

Comprehensive Review

We take time to understand your assets, family dynamics, retirement accounts, and what legacy truly means to you — before recommending anything.

03

Custom Plan Design

We craft an estate plan tailored to your specific situation, coordinating all moving parts — including retirement benefits and beneficiary designations.

04

Review & Finalize

We walk you through every element of your plan in plain language, ensuring you feel fully informed and confident before signing anything.

05

Peace of Mind

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.

Common Questions

Answers to Your
Most Important Questions

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.

Take the First Step

Your Family Deserves
Certainty

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