Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC - Killeen, TX

Dependable Estate Planning, Disability, and Family Legal Counsel in Killeen

For half a century, Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC has stood as an enduring pillar of legal strength, integrity, and results for residents of Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), and throughout Bell County. The firm was established in 1976 by senior partner Ted Smith following his honorable service as an active duty JAG legal assistance officer with III Corps at Fort Hood. Drawing on decades of disciplined courtroom trial experience and deep community commitment, the firm delivers thoughtful, personalized legal representation tailored to civilian residents, service members, and military veterans throughout Central Texas.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Administration

Preparing for the future or navigating the loss of a family member requires steady legal guidance. Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC assists individuals and families in creating customized estate plans designed to preserve hard-earned assets and prevent painful disputes. For executors and grieving families, the firm simplifies the Texas probate process, resolving legal complexities efficiently. Key estate planning and probate services include:

• Customized estate planning strategies, including last wills, living trusts, and transfer-on-death deeds
• Statutory durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and living will advance directives
• Probate administration, independent and dependent estate administration, and muniment of title filings
• Military estate planning addressing military pensions, survivor benefit plans, and veteran asset protections
• Guidance in elder law, guardianship establishment, and long-term care asset management

Compassionate Family Law, Social Security Disability, and Injury Representation

When everyday life is disrupted by domestic turmoil, a debilitating medical condition, or a sudden accident, clients need an attorney who combines empathy with relentless dedication. Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC provides extensive advocacy across a spectrum of critical personal legal challenges:

• Navigating contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, military divorce, and complex marital asset division
• Establishing fair child custody arrangements, visitation schedules, child support enforcement, and modifications
• Representation for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims and administrative hearings
• Aggressive personal injury advocacy for victims injured in motor vehicle collisions, car accident cases, and truck accidents
• Premises liability claims covering dangerous property conditions, slip and fall incidents, and dog bite attacks
• Wrongful death claims seeking justice, financial recovery, and closure for surviving family members

Why Central Texas Families Rely on Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC

With more than five decades of proven local service and over five hundred five-star reviews, Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC is renowned for treating clients like neighbors rather than case numbers. Attorney Ted Smith has earned distinguished accolades including the State Bar of Texas Presidential Citation, the Liberty Bell Award, and the Fort Hood Good Neighbor Award. Personal injury and disability clients benefit from contingency fee representation with no upfront legal fees, while family law and estate planning matters are managed with transparent billing. If you need a lawyer in Killeen to craft an estate plan, secure disability benefits, or handle a divorce, contact Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.