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When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Kendall County.
We found 14 estate law firms serving Kendall County. Kendall County is part of the San Antonio Metro region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Kendall County County Clerk (Probate Division).
Texas uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Kendall County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Texas are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 to 4%Tex. Est. Code § 352.051 (reasonable and necessarily incurred fees; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Kendall County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the County Clerk (Probate Division), publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Estate planning and probate firm located in historic downtown Boerne. Offers free consultations and handles estate planning, probate, real estate, and construction law matters across Kendall County and the greater San Antonio area.
Location
140 E Bandera RdBoerne, TX 78006
Phone
(210) 996-3163
Service Area
2 counties
San Antonio and Austin firm handling independent and dependent estate administration, muniment of title, small estate affidavits, trust administration, and guardianship in Bexar, Comal, and Kendall counties. Attorney Pamela Hailey-Petty manages probate estates and estate debt settlement with flat-fee planning packages, and accommodates remote document preparation and signing.
Location
17721 Rogers Ranch Parkway, Suite 130San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone
(210) 570-2458
Service Area
3 counties
Family-owned law firm serving the San Antonio community since 1985 in Estate Planning, Probate and Military & Security Clearance cases.
Location
6391 De Zavala Rd, Ste 301San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone
(210) 341-1333
Established
1985
Service Area
7 counties
Board certified estate planning and probate attorney serving the Texas Hill Country from Kerrville. Focuses practice on estate planning, guardianships, probate, and trusts.
Location
260 Thompson Dr, Suite 10Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone
(830) 896-4488
Service Area
4 counties
Boerne estate planning firm focused exclusively on wills, trusts, and asset protection from offices on Frey Street in Boerne. Attorney Shawn McCammon handles trust administration, business succession planning, and estate tax planning for clients across Kendall, Comal, and Bexar counties, emphasizing probate avoidance strategies. The firm offers virtual estate planning services statewide.
Location
602 Frey St.Boerne, TX 78006
Phone
(830) 251-2115
Established
2009
Service Area
3 counties
Serving clients in San Antonio and surrounding areas since 1988. Principal attorney certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Location
306 W Sunset Rd, Suite 119San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone
(210) 826-8885
Established
1988
Service Area
4 counties
Veteran owned business providing legal services for Elder Law/Estate Planning/Settlement, Probate (Admitting Wills to Court) and Real Estate Deeds in San Antonio and surrounding counties.
Location
900 NE Loop 410, Building D, Suite 410San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone
(210) 474-6221
Service Area
7 counties
These firms are based in other regions but serve Kendall County.
These firms serve clients throughout Texas.
Ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers. Specializes in all areas of trust and tax planning and litigation.
Location
777 Main Street, Suite 550Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone
(817) 334-0066
Service Area
Statewide
Statewide Texas firm whose Beaumont office serves Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties through the Jefferson County courts. Attorneys Christopher Leavins and Gary Coker represent executors, trustees, and beneficiaries in estate administration, contested wills, trust litigation, guardianship, and incapacity planning. Five Texas offices let estate disputes that cross regions stay with one firm.
Location
550 Fannin, Suite 400Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone
(409) 654-6700
Service Area
Statewide
Jackson Walker's Trusts & Estates group handles probate, trust, and guardianship administration from its Austin office and statewide, serving high-net-worth families and family offices. Attorneys manage will filings, creditor claims, inventories, and estate and gift tax returns, and also handle fiduciary litigation, business succession, and charitable planning structures.
Location
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 236-2000
Service Area
Statewide
Large Houston firm, founded in 1981, whose Trusts, Probate, and Estate Planning group serves families and fiduciaries across Texas. Handles estate and trust administration, probate, and will and trust drafting, and represents executors and trustees in fiduciary matters. Draws on the firm's tax and energy attorneys for estates holding closely held companies or oil-and-gas interests.
Location
1000 Main Street, 36th FloorHouston, TX 77002
Phone
(713) 226-6000
Established
1981
Service Area
Statewide
Responsive estate planning and probate law firm serving Austin, Houston, Dallas, and all of Texas. Helps clients with wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure families avoid probate. 10 attorneys across multiple Texas offices.
Location
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Bldg 5, Ste 200Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone
(512) 851-1248
Service Area
Statewide
Recognized as a leader in estate (Will Contests), trust (Trust Disputes), and fiduciary (Executor, Administrator, Trust Officer and Guardian liability) litigation throughout Texas. Represents clients in Dallas, Fort Worth, Southlake, Denton, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and other areas across the DFW region.
Location
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2150Dallas, TX 75201
Phone
(214) 965-9999
Service Area
Statewide
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Texas self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Texas uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Kendall County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Kendall County
201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 127
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone:
830-249-9343Fax:
830-249-3472
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)
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