Michael L. Holland

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Michael L. Holland

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Probate Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning

2603 Bevis St., Unit A, Houston, TX

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About Michael

Biography

I draft Wills for clients and I probate Wills for those who have lost loved ones. I draft trust too.

An estate plan directs exactly what is to be done with your estate after yor death.

I help people probate Wills in order to settle estates. This does not happen automatically.

A Will directs who gets your estate & it can also set up trusts and guardianships for your children.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

37 years

50%
Estate Planning 25%

37 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

37 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1989

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Michael L. Holland, Attorney At Law

2603 Bevis St., Unit A, Houston, TX, 77008

thehollandlawfirm.com/

Michael L. Holland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Marvin | January 22, 2026 | Estate Planning

Competent, accessible, and easy to talk to. Offers clear estate guidance

Mr. Holland is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely easy to talk with. Estate and probate matters can feel overwhelming. He explained options clearly and made the process less intimidating. Communication is straightforward, questions are welcomed, and I always felt heard. I would confidently reco...mmend him to you if you need competent, practical guidance in estate or probate planning.

Posted by Wendy | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Character and Integrity are Gold Star Standard

Mr. Holland did our wills, and recently my daughter and her husband's will. Michael has been responsive and timely with all our requests over the years. We have known him for many years and his character and integrity are part of why we love him.

Michael Holland

Replied last December 04, 2025

Thank you Wendy.

Posted by Katherine | December 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

A lawyer I'd hire again and again: the Best

I've hired Michael for over 10 individual documents at various times over approximately six years. The first thing I noticed about Michael was that, unlike any lawyer I've ever met, he answers his own phone. He is warm, knowledgeable, humble and clear. Michael assisted me in the immediate aftermath o...f the sudden death of a parent when the estate needed to be navigated. Michael made himself available to me to answer questions months before we stood in court to probate the will. He worked with the local court and travelled to help me. He walked me through all the statutory requirements and guided me when I was not in an ideal headspace. He answered all my questions over the months that followed and worked with others who were involved in related aspects of the estate. There were no issues. Around that time, I hired him to redo my will and similar personal documents. Three years later, I hired him again to update my documents. He answers my questions whenever I have them, and I have seen firsthand that the documents he creates are valid in court and stand the test of time. I'm ever grateful.

Posted by Martha | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

While Michael and his team didn't initially set up my brother's will, they were helpful in getting it settled. Michael coached me and guided me through all the steps and went with me to the final court appearance - in another county. I was never put on hold and only once had to leave a message, which... was returned in hours, not days as I expected. They held my hand, offered hugs when I needed them and provided tissues for the many tears I shed. He made a very difficult time almost bearable. I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Dawn | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wills in a time of need

Mr. Holland and his firm were extremely helpful in our time of need. They were able to help us in the drafting of wills while keeping the process incredibly easy to understand. They were always available to answer any questions that we had.

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Diane St. Yves

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is responsive, diligent and honest. I would highly and without reservation recommend him to potential clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

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2014

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2013

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2005

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Partner, Michael L. Holland, Attorney At Law

1992 - 1996

Partner, Holland, Keiter & McHale, PC

1991 - 1992

Head of Litigation, Gary S. Tucker & Associates

1989 - 1991

Associate, Law Offices of Robert J. Wilson

Associations

2009 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Texas System, Arlington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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