Homestead Estate Lawyers provides specialized, compassionate legal guidance to families navigating wills, probate, estate administration, and estate or probate litigation throughout Austin, Texas.
Probate Services
The loss of a loved one is stressful enough; the probate process shouldn’t add to it. We provide the clear legal guidance and care needed to navigate probate correctly and efficiently.
Contested Probate & Estate Litigation
Unlike firms that only handle uncontested probate, we also help with will contests, inheritance disputes, executor conflicts, and fiduciary claims.
Estate Planning Services
Protect your assets, honor your wishes, and gain true peace of mind. We help you create a clear, legally sound estate plan, guiding you through every step with clarity and confidence.
Wills, Trusts & Future Planning
We help with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and estate plans designed to protect your family and wishes.
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THE HOMESTEAD DIFFERENCE
Why Families Choose Homestead Estate Lawyers
01Specialist Focus
We only practice estate and probate law. We are not a generalist firm trying to do everything. This is all we do.
02Direct Partner Access
You'll always deal directly with an experienced lawyer, not a paralegal or junior clerk.
03Contested Matter Experience
Unlike firms that only handle uncontested probate, Homestead can guide families through complex disputes, will contests, executor conflicts, and probate litigation.
04Clear Communication
No jargon. We explain every step in plain English so you always know where things stand.
05Transparent Pricing
Fixed-fee options available. We tell you the cost upfront, with no surprise invoices.
06Compassionate Approach
We understand this is one of the hardest times in your life, and we treat every client with care and respect.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Rated 4.9 ★ on Google — trusted by families across Austin.
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Whether you're planning your estate, navigating probate, or facing a contested estate matter, our attorneys are here to help.
Take the first step toward peace of mind. This meeting allows us to understand your circumstances, answer your questions, and outline a clear path forward.
2. Strategy & Action
Our team meticulously drafts and files all essential court documents or planning instruments, handling the complexities to ensure your case is managed with precision and care.
3. Resolution & Closure
We ensure every debt is settled and every asset is distributed according to your wishes. Our diligence provides comprehensive closure, allowing you and your family to move forward with confidence.
A graduate of the Southern University Law Center, Nya focuses her practice exclusively on the personal needs of Estate and Probate clients throughout Central Texas. She understands that behind every will, trust, and Estate administration is a family looking for peace of mind, clarity, and the secure protection of their hard-earned assets.
Her approach to the law is defined by clarity and efficiency, ensuring that complex Estate matters are handled with the highest level of professional care. By leveraging her deep expertise in Texas law, Nya provides Homestead Estate Lawyers’ clients with legal insights tailored to their specific Estate goals and challenges.
Nya’s commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality legal services makes her an essential part of the team and a trusted advocate for the clients and families we serve throughout Central Texas.
“My goal is to bring clarity and efficiency to the Estate planning and Probate process. By handling every detail with the highest level of professional care, I strive to give our clients the absolute peace of mind that their legacy, property, and loved ones are securely protected.”
– Nya Bryant
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Nya focuses her practice on transactional law and legacy planning. Her primary focus areas include:
COMPREHENSIVE ESTATE PLANNING
Drafting highly tailored Wills and Trusts designed to protect individual assets and secure your family’s future.
PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Guiding executors, administrators, and families through the intricacies of property distribution and efficiently settling Texas Estates.
TRANSACTIONAL LAW & LEGACY PLANNING
Providing detail-oriented legal counsel to ensure complex Estate documents and asset transfers are legally sound and compliant with Texas law.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Southern University Law Center – Juris Doctor (J.D.)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas
Harold L. Hardy II
Harold L. Hardy II is an Associate Attorney at Homestead Estate Lawyers, specializing in Probate, Estate administration, and litigation. With more than 18 years of diverse legal experience spanning private practice, mediation, and public service, Harold is deeply committed to guiding Central Texas individuals and families through complex legal landscapes with utmost professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
Harold brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to Estate and Probate law. His legal analytical skills are sharpened through a diverse academic foundation:
He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, preceded by a Master of Arts in Legal Studies from Texas State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Angelo State University. This background allows him to deconstruct intricate Texas statutes and communicate them to clients in an accessible, practical, and clear manner.
Before joining Homestead Estate Lawyers, Harold served for six years as an Assistant County Attorney for Bell County, Texas. This extensive background as a prosecutor gives him a masterful command of local court procedures, judicial expectations, and advanced negotiation strategies.
Having also run his own solo practice for nearly a decade, focusing on wills, Estates, and family law, Harold brings a wealth of courtroom experience and a client-focused mindset to every case he handles.
“My mission is to deliver fair representation, uphold the rule of law, and provide a seamless, compassionate experience for families dealing with sensitive legal transitions.”
– Harold L. Hardy II
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Harold develops comprehensive legal strategies designed to protect his clients’ rights and achieve meaningful results inside and outside the courtroom. His practice focuses on:
PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Helping families navigate the legal requirements of settling an Estate, independent administrations, and filing wills for Probate.
PROBATE LITIGATION
Advocating for clients in inheritance conflicts, disputed Estates, and creditor claims.
WILLS & LIVING TRUSTS
Crafting foundational Estate planning documents tailored to protect assets and ensure fair family distribution.
MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Utilizing his mastery in negotiation to resolve family settlement disagreements and executor conflicts efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Michigan) – Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Litigation, 2007 Honors & Activities: Recipient of the Honor Scholarship and Certificate of Merit (Family Law); Dean’s List and Honor Roll; Winner & 3rd Best Brief in the State of Michigan Moot Court Competition; Mock Trial Board, Moot Court Board, American Inns of Court, and Black Law Students Association (BLSA).
New York University (NYU) – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Texas: Licensed and admitted to practice, 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Harold’s work epitomizes community values and legal integrity. He maintains active engagement across the Central Texas legal circuit and local civic organizations:
LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of Texas
Williamson County Bar Association
Austin Black Lawyers Association
Member of the Bell County Bar Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE
upRising, a Church Without Walls (Austin): Active Member and Commissioned Deacon, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the spiritual and physical needs of the local community.
Former Adjunct Professor: Leveraging his experience to mentor, teach, and guide the next generation of legal professionals with practical wisdom.
Elissa I. Henry
Elissa I. Henry is the founder and managing attorney of Homestead Estate Lawyers. She is a leading Texas Probate and Estate planning attorney with a decade of proven experience handling contested Probate matters, complex inheritance disputes, and asset protection throughout Central Texas.
A native of New York City, Elissa brings her sharp work ethic and fast-paced determination to Texas, where she earned her law degree from the prestigious Baylor University School of Law. In her work with clients at Homestead Estate Lawyers, she combines relentless drive with deep empathy to help families navigate some of life’s most difficult transitions with clarity, preparation, and complete confidence.
As a trusted advocate and strategic advisor, Elissa’s practice bridges the gap between proactive planning and aggressive courtroom representation. Whether she is drafting a comprehensive living trust for a family in West Lake Hills or litigating a high-stakes executor conflict in the Williamson County or Travis County courts, Elissa delivers tailored legal solutions built on integrity and efficiency.
“I understand that Probate litigation can be emotionally overwhelming and financially significant. My goal is to streamline the legal process, protect your family’s legacy, and provide absolute peace of mind.”
– Elissa I. Henry
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Elissa regularly represents executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs inside and outside the courtroom. Her primary focus areas include:
COMPREHENSIVE ESTATE PLANNING
Crafting customized Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and specialized Texas asset protection tools like Lady Bird Deeds.
PROBATE & ESTATE LITIGATION
Will contests, allegations of undue influence, lack of capacity claims, and complex Estate disputes throughout Texas.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Guiding families through independent administrations, muniments of title, small Estate affidavits, and heirship claims.
FIDUCIARY LITIGATION
Resolving executor conflicts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and trustee removal actions.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Baylor University School of Law – Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2015
Honors & Activities: Baylor Law Review, Leadership Development Program, Student Bar Association, Baylor Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Diversity in Law, Law Student Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
New York University (NYU) – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Texas: Licensed and admitted to practice since 2016
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Elissa is a prominent figure in the Central Texas legal and local business communities. Her active memberships include:
LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of Texas
Austin Bar Association
Williamson County Bar Association
Travis County Women Lawyers Association
Austin Black Lawyers Association
Austin Hispanic Bar Association
Mexican American Bar Association of Texas
Hispanic National Bar Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Austin Young Lawyers Association & Williamson County Young Lawyers Association
TEXAS COMMUNITY GROUPS
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce: Active Member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas: Dedicated “Big Sister” volunteer for multiple years
Mission Waco Volunteer Legal Services: Past Legal Volunteer
