Plan for what matters most
Estate planning is how you decide — in advance, and in writing — who cares for your loved ones, who manages your affairs, and where your assets go. Done well, it spares your family confusion and cost during a difficult time. Fried Law builds clear, complete estate plans for individuals and families in Texas and California, on a flat fee, and entirely by video and secure e-signature.
Because attorney Asher Fried holds an LL.M. in Taxation, your plan is drafted with attention to the tax consequences that a general practitioner may overlook — how assets are titled, how beneficiaries are named, and how trusts are structured. Estate, tax, and business decisions are connected, and planning them together produces a stronger result.
What an estate plan includes
Wills
A last will and testament directs who inherits your property, names a guardian for minor children, and appoints the executor who will carry out your wishes. It is the foundation of most plans, and for many families a well-drafted will is all they need.
Revocable living trusts
A revocable living trust holds your assets during your lifetime and passes them to your beneficiaries after death without probate — often saving time and expense and keeping your affairs private. You keep full control while you are alive and can change the trust at any time.
Powers of attorney
A durable financial power of attorney authorizes someone you trust to manage your finances if you cannot. A medical power of attorney names the person who will make healthcare decisions on your behalf. These documents keep your family out of court if you become incapacitated.
Healthcare directives
An advance healthcare directive — sometimes called a living will — records your wishes about medical treatment and end-of-life care, so your family and doctors are not left guessing at the hardest moment.
Beneficiary designations & asset protection
Retirement accounts, life insurance, and payable-on-death accounts pass by beneficiary designation, not by your will — so coordinating those designations with the rest of your plan is essential. Where appropriate, we also structure trusts to help protect assets for a surviving spouse, children, or beneficiaries who need extra safeguards.
Tax-aware estate planning
Your estate plan and your tax picture are inseparable. The way you transfer wealth affects estate, gift, and income taxes for you and your heirs. Fried Law approaches every plan with that lens, and coordinates it with your broader tax strategy. If your situation involves complex tax questions, we can align your plan with federal tax planning and, where residency or state taxes are in play, state & local tax considerations. Business owners should also plan for how their company fits into their estate — see business law.
Flat-fee, fully virtual
You receive a fixed, written fee for a defined scope before any work begins — no hourly meter and no surprises. Everything is handled remotely, so you can complete your estate plan from home. In practice since 2012, Asher meets you where you are and keeps the process straightforward. Schedule your free consultation to get started.