Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC - Lubbock, TX

Comprehensive Estate, Business, and Appellate Counsel in Lubbock, Texas

Situated in the Tuscan Tower at 4630 50th Street, Suite 108, Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC delivers top-caliber legal representation across Lubbock and the South Plains. Established in 2016 by founding attorney Kristen (Vander-Plas) LaFreniere alongside David LaFreniere and Craig Woody, the firm operates on the guiding philosophy of West Texans helping West Texans. Kristen brings distinguished experience as a former briefing attorney to Justice Don R. Willett at the Supreme Court of Texas and has earned continuous recognition as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star. When individuals and businesses need an attorney who combines high-level legal precision with personal dedication, Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC provides the focused counsel required to resolve contentious matters and safeguard family legacies.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

Safeguarding family wealth and ensuring smooth generational transitions requires proactive planning. As dedicated estate planning lawyers, the firm works closely with families, farmers, and business owners to construct tailored estate instruments that protect assets and reduce court burdens:

• Drafting comprehensive last wills and testaments tailored to intricate family and business holdings.
• Establishing revocable living trusts and asset protection trusts to avoid probate and maintain confidentiality.
• Preparing statutory durable financial powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney for incapacity planning.
• Drafting advance healthcare directives and physician orders to uphold personal medical preferences.
• Structuring succession plans for family-owned farms, ranches, and privately held commercial enterprises.

Texas Probate Administration and Estate Resolution

Settling an estate after the death of a loved one can be confusing without experienced legal guidance. Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through the Texas probate court with sensitivity and skill:

• Admitting wills to probate and securing letters testamentary for independent executors in Lubbock County courts.
• Filing probate proceedings as a muniment of title to transfer real estate and assets when no debts remain.
• Conducting judicial heirship determinations and estate distributions when individuals pass away intestate.
• Advising personal representatives on strict fiduciary compliance, accounting inventories, and creditor notices.
• Representing clients in contested probate disputes, will challenges, and fiduciary litigation.

Business Formation, Contract Drafting, and Commercial Litigation

From initial business formation to complex corporate transactions, the firm counsels startups and established enterprises. The legal team drafts operating agreements, partnership contracts, employment covenants, and commercial leases designed to limit liability. When commercial conflicts emerge, the firm provides aggressive advocacy in business litigation, protecting client rights in contract disputes, partnership breakups, and real estate controversies.

Distinguished Civil Appellate Practice

Appellate practice requires specialized research, persuasive briefing, and deep constitutional insight. Drawing upon Texas Supreme Court clerkship experience, Attorney Kristen LaFreniere represents clients before Texas Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas, handling complex civil appeals, interlocutory review, and petitions for writ of mandamus.

Why Clients Trust Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC

Clients seeking to hire an estate planning lawyer or corporate advocate in Lubbock choose Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC for its unique blend of boutique accessibility and formidable courtroom skill. Deeply committed to the community through local charitable drives and legal education, the firm provides transparent fee arrangements, LawPay electronic payment convenience, and direct attorney communication at every step.