Will or Trust? What Actually Protects Your Family Before You Leave Town
Event Schedule
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Presentation
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Open Question Forum
12:40 – 12:45 PM: Wrap Up
- Understand the real difference between a will and a trust — and which option may better protect your family.
- Learn how wills and trusts impact your home, assets, and loved ones if something unexpected happens while you’re away.
- Discover how probate works in Texas and why some families still end up in court even with estate planning documents.
- See the most common mistakes families make when choosing between a will and a trust.
- Find out why simply creating documents isn’t enough if your plan isn’t properly updated and funded.
- Explore how life changes like marriage, children, relocation, and property ownership affect your estate plan.
- Walk away with practical next steps to help ensure your family is protected before vacation season begins.
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.
Jonathan Long
Jonathan is a member of the Texas Bar College, which means that he has additional legal education to serve our clients better. He has been working in the legal field as a legal assistant since he was 15 years old. He has seen it all and has a unique ability to communicate with clients and show empathy during their most difficult situations.
Jessica Rojas Quesada
Jessica Rojas Quesada is an attorney at Hailey-Petty Law Firm, where she focuses on estate planning, probate, and guardianship.
Jessica is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with and guide a diverse range of clients with clarity and confidence.
