OVERVIEW
Most people who contact a probate lawyer are doing so for the first time, often in the weeks after losing a family member. The Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC was built for exactly that situation: a Houston firm that guides Texas families through probate, estate planning, trust administration, and personal injury matters with clear explanations and steady, experienced counsel.
The firm operates from two Houston offices, one in Northwest Houston and one in The Heights. Over 25 years of practice, more than 3,500 clients have been served, and the firm holds over 100 five-star reviews. Clients work directly with Troy Moore throughout their case, and the firm remains available around the clock for urgent probate matters.
Background
Founded in 2008 by Troy M. Moore, Attorney at Law
Troy Moore was raised in Cypress, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University in 1998 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2001, where he made the Dean's List and served as Editor in Chief of the Corporate Counsel Review. He was licensed in Texas that same year and founded his own practice shortly after, focused on serving the Houston community where he grew up.
The practice was founded in response to a persistent gap in the Houston legal market. Probate and estate matters typically arrive during periods of grief and uncertainty, and families too often navigate them with limited guidance, unclear pricing, and inconsistent communication from their counsel. Troy built his firm on a different standard: plain English explanations, transparent flat-fee pricing, and direct access to the attorney handling the case.
Over 25 years, that standard has supported steady growth. The practice today covers probate administration, estate planning, trust administration, life insurance litigation, will contests, and personal injury, and opened its second office in The Heights in 2025. Throughout that growth, the founding model has remained unchanged: Troy personally handles every case.
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Our primary practice areas are probate and estate planning, fields where we have garnered immense experience and achieved remarkable results. We help families navigate through the probate process after the loss of a loved one and work to minimize disputes. For estate planning, we take a comprehensive approach, ensuring your assets and legacy are secure, thereby providing peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
Located in the heart of Houston, Texas, we are ready to assist you with all your probate and estate planning needs. Contact us today to set up a consultation and experience the difference of working with a law firm that has over 22 years of experience and a deep commitment to their clients.
To learn more about how we can help you create a strategic and comprehensive plan for the present or the future, please contact our law firm today at 281-970-8039.
Guiding Principles
Our Mission
To guide Texas families through probate and estate planning with clarity, compassion, and relentless advocacy, turning complex legal processes into actionable steps that safeguard their loved ones’ futures.
Our Vision
To be Houston’s most trusted probate and estate planning law firm, known for personalized attention, transparent communication, and results that protect family legacies for generations.
Our Values
- Client First: Every client works directly with Troy Moore, not a middleman.
- Clarity: Probate law is translated into plain English so clients understand every step of their case.
- Advocacy: When needed, Troy fights aggressively to protect clients’ rights and resolve disputes.
- Integrity: Transparent pricing with no hidden fees and no billing surprises.
- Compassion: A deep understanding of the emotional weight that probate and estate matters carry for families.
Years Experience
Complex Cases Handled
Clients Served
Legal Team
Attorney and Staff
Troy M. Moore is the founder of the Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC. A Cypress, Texas native, Troy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University in 1998 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 2001, where he made the Dean’s List and served as Editor in Chief of the Corporate Counsel Review. He is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Texas as well as the U.S. Southern District Court, and is also admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico.
Over his 25-year career, Troy has focused on probate, estate planning, life insurance litigation, and trust property matters, building one of the most experienced probate practices in the Houston area. He is a former primary candidate for Judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 5, a distinction that reflects the standing he holds within the local probate community.
Troy is a member of the American Inns of Court in the Texas Probate Section, the REPTL Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. He has tried multiple cases to juries, including will contest cases, and has authored published legal scholarship on both probate and personal injury topics.
Anne Marie Parris | Paralegal
Anne Marie Parris is an experienced, certified paralegal with nearly 14 years of dedicated service in the legal field. Since 2012 she has developed a diverse and comprehensive background in both civil and criminal litigation at the state and federal levels. She received her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Houston Paralegal Program in 2013 and is finalizing her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Houston-Downtown.
Anne focuses on providing exceptional client relations, committed to ensuring every client feels supported and informed throughout the legal process. Outside of the office, she enjoys family time, live music, and is an avid equestrian.
The Difference
- Direct Attorney Access: Clients work with Troy Moore from the first consultation through the resolution of their matter, not with a junior associate or case manager.
- Local Harris County Expertise: In depth knowledge of Harris County probate courts and local legal procedures, built over 25 years of practice in these specific courtrooms.
- Plain English Communication: Troy translates probate law into clear steps so clients are never left in the dark about their own case.
- Proven Track Record: More than 3,500 clients served and over 100 five-star reviews.
- Proprietary Probate Avoidance Package: A unique service designed to help clients minimize or eliminate the need for probate court entirely, protecting families before a crisis ever arrives.
- Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing: No hidden costs. No billing surprises. Clients know what representation costs from the start.
- Emergency Availability: The firm responds to urgent probate matters 24/7, recognizing that time sensitive situations such as frozen accounts or contested wills often arise outside business hours.
- Comprehensive Service Under One Roof: From probate administration to estate planning, will contests, trust matters, and personal injury, families can rely on one trusted firm.
Clients We Serve
The firm primarily serves Houston area families navigating probate and estate matters. Because Texas probate jurisdiction follows the estate rather than the executor, the firm also regularly represents out of state and international clients who need experienced local counsel familiar with the Harris County probate courts.
Client Types
- Texas families navigating probate after the loss of a loved one
- Individuals and couples seeking estate planning, wills, and trusts
- Executors and administrators of Texas estates, including out-of-state executors
- Beneficiaries involved in contested wills or inheritance disputes
- Personal injury victims, including car accident and trucking accident cases
Geographic Reach
Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Tomball, Magnolia, and all of Texas, with regular representation of executors and clients from across the United States and internationally.
Areas of Practice
The firm provides comprehensive legal services across probate, estate planning, trust administration, and personal injury law, all delivered with the same direct access model and transparent pricing.
Core Services
- Texas Probate Administration
- Estate Planning and Wills
- Contested Will Representation
- Trust Administration
- Probate Avoidance Package, a proprietary service unique to the firm
- Inheritance and Intestacy Issues
- Small Estate Affidavits
- Beneficiary Interpleader Litigation
- Life Insurance Litigation
- Special Needs Trusts
- Transfer on Death Deeds
- Living Wills
- Self-Directed IRA Counsel
- Car and Trucking Accident Personal Injury
Record and Credentials
The firm’s standing is reflected in specific, verifiable measures accumulated over 25 years of Texas practice.
By the Numbers
- More than 3,500 clients served across Houston and Texas
- Over 100 five-star Google reviews
- 25-plus years of Texas legal practice
- Multiple cases tried to juries, including will contest cases
Memberships and Credentials
- Member, American Inns of Court, Texas Probate Section
- Member, REPTL Section, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Admitted to U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of Texas
- Admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico
- Former Primary Candidate for Judge, Harris County Probate Court No. 5
Awards
- Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence: Winner of Distinction, 2020
Publications
- Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act. Written by Troy M. Moore and Richard W. Kahle, Inns of Court, Harris County Probate Chapter. November 12, 2025.
- The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule: Opposing Perspectives. Written by Troy M. Moore and Rebecca A. Moore. The Houston Lawyer, Volume 57, Number 4, pages 28 to 33, 2020.
Media
- Podcast appearance available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/11zheCqTI8lrCJAbh800aW
Milestones
- 1998: Troy Moore earns his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University
- 2001: Earns his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law with Dean’s List honors and service as Editor in Chief of the Corporate Counsel Review; licensed to practice in the State of Texas
- 2001: Founds his solo practice focused on probate, estate planning, and personal injury law
- 2001 to Present: Grows the practice to serve over 3,500 clients across Houston and Texas
- 2025: Opens the Heights office, the firm’s second Houston location
Our Approach
The firm is intentionally structured as a focused practice rather than a high volume operation. That structure supports the elements clients value most: flat-fee pricing, direct attorney communication, and a paralegal team with detailed knowledge of every active file.
Clients typically contact the firm during difficult periods in their lives. The firm’s role is to manage the legal process competently and communicate clearly, allowing families to focus on one another rather than on court procedure. That responsibility shapes the culture of the office at every level.
Local Commitment
Troy Moore was raised in Cypress, Texas, and has practiced in the Houston area for his entire career. His 25 years of service to the region reflect a genuine, long term commitment to the community where he was raised and continues to live and work.
The Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC is an active sponsor of the Living Legacy Center, which supports the Cy-Fair community’s veterans, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities.
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