Harvey L. Cox has practiced law in Texas since 1990 and focuses his practice on estate planning and asset protection.
His work is centered on helping Texas families put plans in place that are clear, practical, and coordinated so that the documents, property ownership, beneficiary designations, and decision-making arrangements work together when they are needed.
Why Estate Planning
Harvey began his legal career in litigation and spent many years handling disputes involving businesses, finances, and families.
That experience shaped the way he approaches estate planning today. Many legal problems are easier to prevent than to fix after a death, incapacity, family disagreement, or unexpected transfer of property.
Estate planning gives families the opportunity to make decisions in advance rather than leaving those decisions to a court, financial institution, or family member during a crisis.
How I Approach Planning
A good estate plan should do more than produce a set of signed documents.
Harvey looks at the plan as a whole, including:
- wills and trusts;
- powers of attorney and medical decision-making documents;
- real estate ownership and deeds;
- beneficiary designations;
- bank and investment account ownership;
- probate exposure;
- incapacity planning;
- asset-protection concerns;
- special family circumstances.
The goal is to create a plan that makes sense on paper and in real life.
More Than Thirty-Five Years in Practice
Harvey earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and has practiced law in Texas since 1990.
His background includes substantial litigation experience before he concentrated his practice on estate planning and asset protection.
That earlier litigation work gives him a practical perspective on what can happen when documents conflict, ownership is unclear, beneficiary arrangements are outdated, or family members are left without clear instructions.
Teaching and Public Education
Harvey has taught legal subjects in both classroom and public-education settings and continues to teach estate-planning and asset-protection programs through McLennan Community College Continuing Education.
He also presents seminars and educational programs for Texas families who want to understand their planning options before making legal decisions.
Writing
Harvey writes on estate planning, probate avoidance, asset protection, and related legal topics for Texas families.
His estate-planning books include:
- The No-Nonsense Guide to Texas Estate Planning
- Common Estate Planning Mistakes People Make
He also writes legal history and church history through his independent publishing imprint, Silver Pen Publishing.
Meet Gary D. Hill
Gary D. Hill works with Harvey to serve estate-planning clients and help families complete the planning process.
Gary is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) with more than 32 years of experience working with attorneys, including the past 17 years with Harvey.
Gary is especially knowledgeable about Medicare, Medicaid, and the planning issues many families face when long-term care becomes part of the picture. He also enjoys speaking to community groups—libraries, senior centers, and churches—on estate planning and asset protection topics.
Gary brings a practical, senior-focused perspective to client education and long-term-care planning
A Practical Texas Estate-Planning Practice
Harvey’s office is located at 1600 Lake Air Drive, Suite 108, Waco, Texas 76710, and he works with clients throughout Texas.
Meetings may be held in person, by phone, or by Zoom depending on the client’s needs and the type of planning involved.
The practice is designed around clear explanations, flat-fee planning options, and helping clients understand why particular documents and planning choices are being recommended.
Ready to Learn More?
If you are still gathering information, the Texas Estate Planning Resources page includes articles, guides, classes, and the Texas Probate Risk Workbook.
If you are ready to discuss your own family, property, and planning goals, you can call 254-233-7300 to schedule a private consultation.