
Will or Trust?
What Actually Protects Your Family?
Event Schedule
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Presentation
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Open Question Forum
12:40 – 12:45 PM: Wrap Up
- Why relying only on a will can derail your estate plan and what to do instead
- Clear steps to set up a trust so it actually protects your family
- How to keep your home, accounts, and personal items from getting tied up in court
- What actually works in Texas to avoid probate and keep control in your family’s hands
- How to pass down what you own without triggering delays, taxes, or confusion
- What happens if your plan is incomplete and why most families don’t realize it until it’s too late
- A breakdown of probate, the common mistakes that land people there, and how to avoid it completely
Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Our unique background allows us to provide insightful guidance in matters of estate planning, trust & probate administration, and long-term care planning.

Pamela Hailey-Petty
One of the most important things to Pamela is family and she takes the time to help her clients protect what they have built over their lifetime.
Her goal is to ensure that she and her team are helping them achieve their estate planning goals.

Sharissa Baeza
Sharrissa was raised in Central Texas and earned her Law Degree from South Texas College of Law Houston.
She then gained experience in the Estate Planning and Probate Clinics, offering pro bono services to individuals and families within the community.

Kay Covarrubia
Kay has always had a strong passion for estate planning and helping people.
She feels missional about guiding people in the law to protect themselves and their loved ones.