Before opening his estate planning practice in The Woodlands, Texas, Craig “Jase” Lindamood had tried jury cases as an Assistant District Attorney at the Wharton County DA’s Office — including his first jury trial within ten days of receiving his law license. That prosecutorial background is an unusual starting point for an estate planning attorney, but it reflects a particular kind of preparation: knowing how courts work, how documents get scrutinized, and what happens when planning fails. Lindamood Law Firm, PLLC applies that background to the quieter work of helping families build estate plans that hold up when tested.
Overview
Lindamood Law Firm, PLLC is a solo estate planning and probate practice located in The Woodlands, Texas, northwest of Houston. Attorney Jase Lindamood operates the firm as its sole practitioner, handling matters in estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate. The firm serves individuals and families in The Woodlands and the surrounding Houston metropolitan area. Jase Lindamood is also licensed in Louisiana, extending the firm’s geographic reach for clients with legal ties to that state.
The firm offers free consultations, including via Skype and video call, which makes initial contact accessible for clients who cannot easily reach the office in person. Lindamood joined the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas in 2020, signaling a commitment to staying current in the specific legal communities that govern the work he does.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning. The firm helps individuals and families build complete estate plans through a set of core documents: revocable living trusts, wills, directives to physicians, and durable powers of attorney. A revocable living trust is often the centerpiece of an estate plan for clients who want to avoid the time and expense of probate court and maintain privacy over their asset transfers. A will serves as the backup document and designates the disposition of assets not captured in the trust. The directive to physicians addresses medical decision-making in situations where the client cannot speak for themselves. The durable power of attorney designates someone to manage financial and legal affairs.
Probate. When a loved one dies, the family often faces a legal process before assets can be distributed. Lindamood helps families navigate Texas probate court whether the decedent had a will or died intestate — that is, without any will at all. Texas probate can be handled through several procedures depending on the estate’s composition and the family’s circumstances, and the firm works through those options with clients to find the most practical path to closing the estate.
Probate Avoidance. A significant part of the estate planning work is structured specifically to keep assets out of probate court after death. Revocable living trusts are the primary instrument for this purpose, allowing assets to pass to beneficiaries through the trust mechanism rather than through court. Lindamood advises clients on the mechanics of probate avoidance and helps structure their plans to reduce or eliminate the need for court involvement.
Death Tax Planning. For estates that may be subject to federal or state estate taxes, the firm provides planning to reduce the tax burden on the estate and its beneficiaries. This includes structuring gifts, trusts, and asset ownership to minimize taxable estate value within the constraints of current tax law.
Attorney Profiles
Craig Jason (Jase) Lindamood is the founder and sole attorney at Lindamood Law Firm, PLLC. Before private practice, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Wharton County District Attorney’s Office in Texas, where he gained experience in courtroom litigation including a first jury trial within ten days of receiving his law license. He transitioned from criminal prosecution to private estate planning practice. He is admitted to the Texas State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the Texas Southern District Bankruptcy Court, and the Louisiana bar. He joined the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas in 2020. He practices under the name “Jase” Lindamood.
Location and Service Area
Lindamood Law Firm, PLLC is located at 10200 Grogans Mill Rd., Suite 220, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Phone: (832) 791-3333. Email: [email protected]. The website is https://www.lindamoodlawfirm.com/
The firm serves The Woodlands and the surrounding Houston metropolitan area. Attorney Lindamood is also licensed in Louisiana, which allows him to assist clients with legal needs in that state. Free consultations are available in person, by phone, and via video call or Skype.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals and families who want to plan their estates, protect their assets from unnecessary probate, and make sure their wishes are documented clearly before they are no longer able to speak for themselves. Clients who have never made a will or established any estate planning documents are a significant part of the practice, as are clients who have existing documents that need updating after major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or the death of a named beneficiary or executor.
Clients with interests in both Texas and Louisiana benefit from Lindamood’s dual licensure. The video consultation option serves clients who find it difficult to travel to the office or who prefer to begin the process remotely.
FAQ
What is the difference between a will and a revocable living trust?
A will is a document that directs how your assets should be distributed after death, but it takes effect only through the probate court process, which can take months and involves court fees and public filings. A revocable living trust is a legal arrangement that holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your named beneficiaries after death without going through probate court. Lindamood Law Firm helps clients determine which combination of these instruments best matches their situation and goals.
What is probate, and is it always required in Texas?
Probate is the court process through which a deceased person’s estate is formally administered — debts are paid and assets are distributed under court supervision. In Texas, not all estates require probate, and Texas law provides several simplified options depending on how the estate is structured. Clients who plan with revocable living trusts may be able to avoid probate entirely for assets held in the trust.
Attorney Lindamood was previously a criminal prosecutor — how does that background apply to estate planning?
Prosecution requires understanding how courts examine documents, how evidence is evaluated, and how arguments succeed or fail under scrutiny. An estate plan that appears complete on its face can fail if it is poorly drafted, executed incorrectly, or not updated when circumstances change. A background in litigation provides perspective on what can go wrong when planning is inadequate and on the care required to make sure documents will hold up when they are actually needed.
Does the firm offer video or remote consultations?
Yes. Lindamood Law Firm offers free consultations via Skype and video call, as well as by phone and in person. This is useful for clients in outlying areas of the Houston metro or in Louisiana who want to assess the firm’s fit before committing to an in-person appointment.
Can the firm assist with estates where the person died without a will?
Yes. The probate practice at Lindamood Law Firm covers both testate estates — where the decedent had a will — and intestate estates, where no will exists. Texas law governs how intestate estates are distributed, and the firm helps families navigate that process.
Closing
A former county-level prosecutor who tried his first jury case within ten days of bar admission brings a different lens to estate planning than an attorney who started in wills and trusts from day one. Lindamood Law Firm, PLLC applies that grounding in how documents get tested and how courts work to the careful, preventive work of building estate plans that families in The Woodlands area can rely on — and that hold up when they need to.