Estate Planning and Probate

Protecting legacies and navigating the complexities of estate administration and fiduciary litigation.

100+

attorneys

5

Cities

33

States
Overview

Frameworks for Asset Protection and Succession.

Germer provides comprehensive estate planning and probate services designed to protect the interests of individuals, families, and fiduciaries. We manage the full spectrum of wealth transfer and succession, from the drafting of foundational wills to the implementation of sophisticated estate planning strategies. Our approach is grounded in the belief that the most effective plan is the simplest one that fully accomplishes a client’s goals while ensuring their wishes are legally defensible.

The firm’s attorneys serve as trusted advisors to executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, providing the technical oversight required to settle estates and manage complex trusts. We also provide essential planning for personal care and asset management in the event of incompetency. This includes representing parties in both contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings involving minors and incapacitated persons, ensuring that the most vulnerable interests are protected with dignity and legal precision.

When disputes arise, Germer brings a formidable litigation background to the probate arena. We represent clients in will contests, trust litigation, and breach of fiduciary duty claims in both state and federal courts. By combining empathetic counsel with a trial-ready defensive posture, we help our clients navigate the emotional and legal complexities of probate administration and contested succession.

What We Handle

Key Capabilities

Class & Collective Actions

Representing hospitals, physicians, and healthcare organizations in complex legal matters.

Commercial Disputes

Defending manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes product liability litigation.

General Tort Defense

Complex civil defense across state and federal courts throughout Texas and nationally.

Our People

Frameworks for Asset Protection and Succession.

Meet the experienced trial lawyers and legal professionals who advocate for our clients across Texas. Browse our team members below by title to connect with the right counsel for your matter.

Principals
Charles W. Goehringer, Jr. | Beaumont Office
Christopher D. Leavins | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Gary W. Coker | Beaumont & Houston Offices
Valerie Lewis | Beaumont Office
Senior Trial Counsel
Juvie Cruz Cardenas | Houston Office

Choose the Estate Planning attorney you need at Germer.