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Sprouse Shrader Smith strives to be a full-service law firm for our clients. Each practice area has multiple lawyers dedicated to providing innovative and comprehensive counsel to each matter that walks through our door. Whether you are looking for an experienced attorney to help with your business contracts, purchasing real estate or someone to advise you on a last will and testament, Spouse Shrader Smith is here to help.

The diversity of our practice areas is reflected by our client base. Large organizations and individuals alike come to Sprouse for the client-centered attention they receive. Our multidisciplinary firm lends itself to assist in any client need that may arise. With such broad knowledge, our lawyers collaborate to make each client experience efficient and effective. To review the practice area descriptions or find attorneys in a specific area, please click on the links to the right.

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Cross, Beau A.

Beau Cross practices all aspects of wealth planning for his clients, including: estate planning, probate and estate administration, taxation, non-profit formation and governance, business succession planning, buying and selling of

701 S. Taylor St., Suite #500

Stout, Caroline E.

Caroline E. Stout is an Associate at Sprouse Shrader Smith, with a focus on civil litigation. Her legal experience includes commercial litigation, complex litigation, and personal injury. A native of

13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Suite A-230

Bass, R. Michael

Michael is an Associate at Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC in Austin, Texas. Michael handles a variety of transactional matters, with a primary focus on oil and gas transactions, real estate,

701 S. Taylor St., Suite #500

Jones, Christopher D.

Christopher D. Jones is a Member of Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC whose practice is split between wealth planning and transactional business matters, with an emphasis on trusts & estates, tax issues, and

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Understanding The Effects Beneficiary Designations Have On Your Estate Plan

When planning for the future, most people focus on drafting a will to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes after death, assuming that their will trumps all

When to Consider Revisions to Your Estate Planning Documents

Estate‑Plan Checkpoints: When to Update If you just signed your estate planning documents, congratulations!  Perhaps one of our prior blogs motivated you. Now you feel done, mission accomplished — and

Grant Z. Gibson, Sr. Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

Amarillo attorney Grant Z. Gibson, Sr., of the law firm Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Gibson is a civil

Is a Revocable Trust Really the Best Way to Avoid Probate in Texas?

Our office regularly receives urgent calls from potential clients insisting they must have a revocable trust “in order to avoid probate.” Often, this anxiety is spurred by posts or videos