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Our first priority is providing prompt and courteous legal services.
We seek to provide the best estate planning remedy for each client's individual needs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
Probate
30%
Wills and Living Wills
20%
Trusts
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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Posted by Barbara | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Honest, professional and compassionate lawyer-priceless!
I hired John because I needed to revise my will. He met with me initially and answered all my questions, then prepared my new documents exactly as requested. It was a professional, smooth and simple process for me all the way. I would recommend his services to my family and friends without reservatio...
Posted by Travis | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A Class Act
I had the pleasure of working with John on some family business. He is a true professional who is sympathetic to the needs of his clients, and he conducts his business with class. I would recommend John to friends and family.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great to work with!
John was incredibly easy to work with. Very flexible and accommodating. Very knowledgeable and able to clearly answer all my questions related to my estate planning. I have recommended John to many of my friends and would absolutely use him again in the future.
Posted by Jason | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
John assisted us with creating a comprehensive estate plan for our family to include wills, powers of attorney, and additional documents required for our situation. We did not have a prior plan. John proved knowledgeable, diligent, and patient in helping us to think through our situation and then dra...
Posted by Brian | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate up to date
Mr. Yow advised us on our wills and updated them to fit our current situation. We had some very out of date wills before that would have been awkward to implement. We are very pleased to have our estate in order at this time.
John O. Yow's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with John from time to time on probate issues. He is knowledgeable and helpful on the matters that we have discussed."
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"I endorse John. He has many years of broad experience in estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship. I find him to be conscientious."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is of the highest legal proficiency and his character is impecible. There is never any hesitancy on my part when I refer an individual to Mr. Yow."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Clients's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, John O. Yow, PLLC
1995 - 2000
Attorney, Ballew & Yow, LLP
Associations
Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
Speakers Bureau of the Houston Bar Association
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
Accountants and Attorneys for the Arts
Entertainment and Sports Law Section, State Bar of Texas
2003 - 2004
Houston Bar AssociationPast Chairman of the Probate Council
1996 - 1997
Elder Law CommitteePast Co-Chair
Education
1986
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1973
Depauw University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2003
HBA Wills & Probate Institute
Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianships
N/A
Houston Bar Association Section meeting
Pre-Need Planning
N/A
Frequent Spearker to Community and Church Groups
Estate Planning and Probate
Publications
N/A
Houston Bar Association Section Meeting
Pre-need Planning, including Advanced Directives
N/A
Elder Law Handbook
Contributor
Languages
English
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