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Taylor Phillip Willingham
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Biography
Taylor Willingham brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to legacy planning to his role as the founder of Willingham Law Firm, PC. Specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law, his practice is dedicated to ensuring clients' assets are protected and passed on according to their wishes. Taylor's unique approach to estate planning, dubbed Posterity Planning, focuses on not just the transfer of assets, but on preserving wealth for future generations.
An accomplished author, Taylor has contributed significantly to the field with five published books:
- "Will Trust: Do I Need a Will or a Trust?"
- "Free Long Term Care,"
- "Helping Your Parent With Long Term Care,"
- "Why Should I Care, I'll Be Dead," and
- "Ituy: An Adventure to The End of The Earth."
With a rich background in estate law, Taylor's journey began at Tombs & Maxwell, PLLC in Lubbock, Texas, where he honed his skills as an estate planning and probate law clerk. His career took a pivotal turn in 2009 when he joined Davis & Associates, delving into international estate planning and business formation to assist global clients in investing and protecting assets within the United States.
Taylor's dedication to creating lasting legacies is matched by his extensive academic achievements, including a Master’s degree in Personal Finance and a Juris Doctorate. His expertise in planning techniques, asset protection, and wealth creation has been recognized through numerous awards and affiliations, such as being a Graduate of the Elder Law College, receiving the Best Attorney accolade from Living Magazine in 2015, and being a consistent Super Lawyers Association member from 2019 to 2023.
Recognizing the importance of family and the future, Attorney Willingham devotes his legal practice to exclusively focus on estate planning and probate. During his career, Mr. Willingham has assisted more than 10,000 clients with estate planning and elder law matters and probated more than 2,000 cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
35%
17 years | 500 cases
Estate Planning
25%
19 years | 4,000 cases
Elder Law
20%
17 years | 250 cases
Medicaid and Medicare
20%
17 years | 60 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Taylor Willingham
7701 Eldorado Parkway, #200, McKinney, TX, 75070
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Posted by Joanne | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Atty., So Thorough
We moved from another state and needed to have all of our estate documents redone, Will, Trust, everything. Taylor was extremely thorough in asking us all the right questions, preparing our documents and providing us with an in-depth explanation of everything. We were very pleased with his work. We...
Posted by Jamie | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Taylor Willingham made my estate planning easy and explained everything. I’m glad I finally decided to get it done.
Posted by Brittni | April 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Service!
Everyone in the office was super helpful. Taylor took the time to listen to our needs and explain all the documents so we walked away feeling extremely relieved.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2018 | Estate Planning
Savvy and down-to-earth
It's clear that Mr. Willingham has estate planning down to a science. He cared about me and my family's needs and helped us feel comfortable during the process.
Posted by Mary | July 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Praise
This lawyer has gone above and beyond what I expected as a public defender...she has a true heart of GOLD and cares for her clients. She added a special touch to each conversation we have had thus far!
Taylor Phillip Willingham's Lawyer Endorsements
"Taylor is a fantastic attorney. I started working with Taylor in 2014. His views on Estate Planning are exactly the practice I wanted to create. We authored a book together in 2017 called Why Should I Care? I"ll be Dead. I would highly recommend Taylor for Elder Law and Estate Planning work."
"I endorse Mr. Willingham. I learned a lot from him during my tenure at his firm."
"Taylor and I attended and graduated from Elder Law College together. His knowledge of Elder Law matters is fantastic as well as his business acumen and office services. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with Elder Law and Estate Planning."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Taylor is a great attorney. He litigated dozens of cases in many areas of the law. He is a man of integrity and high moral character. Taylor listens to his clients' needs and formulates a legal solution to assist them. I highly recommend him to all."
"I endorse this lawyer. Taylor is a well experienced and thorough attorney in all estate planning matters. I have had the privilege of working with Taylor on many different cases, all with outstanding outcomes."
"Taylor is a hard-working family man who has a great practice. I'm happy to refer clients to him and I know that he will take great care of them and do a fantastic job."
"Taylor is a great attorney. Always has time for people and always works hard to get good results for a fair price."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Counselor Willingham is a highly knowledgeable attorney that has displayed sincere professionalism during every interaction that we have had. When I encounter a bankruptcy problem, I know that I can always turn to Mr. Willingham to explain the most difficult problems in terms that my clients will benefit from. His skill and talent are assets that I'm certain will take him far in his professional career and I for one am excited to see where it leads him."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Attorney, McKinney Living Magazine
2014
Best Attorney in Collin County, Collin County Connections
2005
Golden Key International Honors Society, Utah State
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Instructor, The Estate Planning College
2011 - Present
Fee Attorney, Willingham Title, PLLC
2009 - Present
Attorney, The Willingham Law Firm, PC
2007 - Present
CEO, Morgain & Willingham Investment Group, LLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Davis & Associates
2006 - 2009
Law Clerk, Tombs and Maxwell, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Elder Law CollegeMember
2017 - Present
Estate Planning CollegeInstructor
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
American Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2012
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - 2012
Plano Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
South Plains Estate Planning CommissionMember
2006 - 2008
Texas Tech Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of
Settled
Estate of Tutle
resolved
In the Estate of John Turner MacPhee
Successfully Completed
In the Estate of John Gray
Successfully Completed
In the Estate of Mary Jackson
The Estate of Virginia Bly
Case resolved
In the Estate Of Marietta M. Wolf
Completed
In the Estate Of Virginia B. Owens
Completed
In the Estate of Jeffrey Steven Heath
Completed
In The Estate of Jake Warren
Completed
In the Matter of the Estate of Faye Loise Kobus
Completed
In the Matter of the Estate of Willie M. Walker
Completed
In the Estate of Cecelia LaRue
Case was settled.
In the Matter of the Estate of Sen-Yen Shaw
Completed
In the Guardianship of Alexandra M. Tarnay
Case resolved
Education
2017
Elder Law College
2009
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Texas Tech University
Masters of Science
2006
Utah State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Realtor CE
Debunking False Title Beliefs
2017
Dallas Immigration Bar
How to Start an Estate Planning Practice for Immigrants
2014
Community for Permanent Support Housing
Special Needs Trust
2013
Overhead and Profit for Texas Contractors
Overhead and Profit
2013
Continuing Education for Realtors
Divorce, Estate Planning, and Probate Issues for Realtors
2012
Overhead and Profit
Collecting from Insurance Companies
Publications
2020
Willinghammer, LLC
Free Long Term Care: Hush-Hush Tactics Attorneys Employ To Save Millions
2019
The Estate Planning College
Do I Need a Will or a Trust
2018
Estate Planning College
Helping Your Parent with Long Term Care
2017
Estate Planning College
Five Reason to Create a Trust in Texas
2017
Languages
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i legally take cremations of my mother from my sister
05 Dec 2018
Q&A
Which deed is better in Texas, a right of survivorship or a time of death?
03 Dec 2018
Q&A
Can I be sued as heir to an estate.?
03 Dec 2018
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Texas Elder Law Series - Episode 4 - Medical Necessity
20 Aug 2018
Video Legal Guide
Texas Elder Law Series - Episode 2 - Don't Make It Worse
17 Aug 2018