Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Estate Planning Solutions
McCammon Law is a dedicated estate planning law firm serving Boerne, New Braunfels, and the San Antonio area. With over two decades of legal expertise, our team prioritizes personalized service to protect families, preserve assets, and ensure clients' wishes are honored. Founded in 2009 by Shawn McCammon, our practice combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to simplifying complex legal processes. We specialize in wills, trusts, probate, and asset protection, offering tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.Our approach emphasizes education, transparency, and long-term client relationships. By focusing on proactive planning, we help clients avoid probate, minimize tax liabilities, and secure their legacies. Our local presence and national standards position us as trusted advisors in estate planning matters.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Probate Services
Business Planning
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in estate planning and probate law.
- Our team provides personalized planning tailored to individual client needs.
- We offer expert guidance on minimizing tax liabilities and avoiding probate.
- Our comprehensive solutions cover wills, trusts, asset protection, and business succession.
- We collaborate with financial professionals to create cohesive estate strategies.
What people say
Highly recommend
Very knowledgeable
Great experience
Professional and friendly
Thorough and easy process
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets, designate guardians for minors, and ensure wishes are honored. We create customized strategies to minimize taxes, avoid probate, and provide for loved ones. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized guidance to address unique family and financial situations.
Wills and Trusts
We draft wills and establish revocable/irrevocable trusts to control asset distribution. Our solutions ensure clear directives for property management during incapacity and after death. Services include special needs trusts, testamentary trusts, and trust administration to maintain privacy and streamline inheritance processes.
Asset Protection
Our asset protection strategies shield clients from lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcy risks. We implement legal entities like LLCs, review insurance coverage, and structure exemptions under Texas law. This service is particularly valuable for professionals and business owners seeking to preserve hard-earned assets.
Probate Services
We guide executors through Texas probate processes, including independent administration, dependent administration, and small estate affidavits. Our support covers asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution compliance to ensure smooth resolution of estates while minimizing family conflicts.
Business Planning
Our business planning services address succession for family-owned enterprises. We create continuity plans, establish ownership transitions, and implement protective legal structures. This ensures operational stability during leadership changes while safeguarding both business and personal assets from potential risks.
People
Shawn McCammon
Principal Attorney
With over 20 years of legal experience, Shawn founded McCammon Law in 2009 after corporate and litigation roles. He specializes in estate planning, focusing on probate avoidance and asset protection for Texas families and businesses.
Windy Kelley
Paralegal/Office Manager
Windy manages office operations and supports clients with estate planning documentation. Her decade-plus experience ensures efficient case management and personalized client assistance throughout the planning process.
Kristy McCammon
Legal Assistant
Kristy provides administrative support and client coordination, leveraging her familiarity with estate planning procedures to facilitate smooth client interactions and document preparation.
Rebeckah Sandford
Legal Assistant
Rebeckah assists with case management and client communications, applying her organizational skills to support the firm's commitment to personalized estate planning services.
Questions
What is the purpose of estate planning?
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, protects loved ones, minimizes taxes, and avoids probate court involvement.
How can a trust help avoid probate?
Assets held in a properly funded revocable living trust transfer directly to beneficiaries without probate, maintaining privacy and expediting distribution.
What happens if I die without a will in Texas?
Texas intestacy laws determine asset distribution, which may not align with your preferences. A valid will ensures your specific wishes are followed.
What is asset protection planning?
Asset protection uses legal strategies like trusts and LLCs to shield your wealth from creditors, lawsuits, and other potential threats.
How does a durable power of attorney work?
This document designates someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated, avoiding court-appointed guardianship.
Can I update my estate plan after creation?
Yes, we recommend reviewing and updating plans every 3-5 years or after major life events to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.