Our Paris, Texas Elder Law and Estate Planning Office

We’re all for positive thinking, but when optimism holds you back from making smart plans for the future of your estate, we think you should take the time to meet with our Elder Law & Estate Planning attorneys in Paris, TX. We have been protecting families in Texas and Arkansas for over a decade from life’s unexpected challenges, and we can create a plan that protects your family as well.

Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst

You have a vision for how you’d like to live out your life, but things don’t always go according to plan. At Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C., we sit down with our clients to explain how important it is to plan for the unexpected while protecting the goals and dreams you have for your future and your family after you are gone. 

Our comprehensive Estate Planning and Elder Law services will address issues such as:

• Appointing a trusted person to make decisions for you if you become incapacitated
• Protecting your assets in trusts, so they pass easily to your beneficiaries after your death
• Planning for loved ones with special needs
• Paying for a nursing home without burning through your life savings
• Accessing all the benefits to which you are entitled when you need nursing home care
• Finding community resources to support ailing seniors
• Creating guardianship and power of attorney documents

This is just a small sampling of the elements that might make up an Estate Plan with Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C. When you call our office, we will explain your options over the phone and schedule a meeting to discuss the details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Paris, TX Office

What are the hours of the Paris office?

Our Paris office is regularly staffed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We also see clients in Paris by appointment on other days when scheduling allows — just call us and we'll find a time that works. After-hours phone calls are returned the next business day.

Can I meet with an attorney in Paris on a day other than Tuesday or Thursday?

Yes, by appointment. While our regular staffed days in Paris are Tuesday and Thursday, our attorneys travel between offices and can usually arrange to meet you in Paris on another day if needed. Call 903-905-4436 to request a specific day.

What areas does the Paris office serve?

Our Paris office serves clients throughout Northeast Texas, including Lamar County, Red River County, Delta County, Fannin County, and Hopkins County. We regularly see clients from Paris, Clarksville, Powderly, Reno, Bogata, Bonham, Honey Grove, and surrounding communities.

Do you offer home, hospital, or nursing-home visits in the Paris area?

Yes. Many elder law clients have mobility challenges or are already in a hospital, rehab facility, or nursing home. When in-person signing or counsel is needed and a client cannot come to our Paris office, we can arrange a visit at their location.

Can I work with any Ross & Shoalmire attorney from the Paris office?

Yes. Our firm operates as one team across all five Texas and Arkansas offices, so you can meet locally in Paris while drawing on the full experience of our attorneys. We coordinate internally to match you with the right attorney for your situation.

What's the difference between elder law and estate planning?

Estate planning focuses on transferring assets after death — wills, trusts, and probate avoidance. Elder law also covers issues that come up during your lifetime, especially in later years: Medicaid and long-term care planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, and protecting assets from nursing home costs. Our Paris attorneys handle both.

How much does estate planning cost at your Paris office?

Cost depends on the complexity of your plan. Simple wills and powers of attorney start at a flat fee, while comprehensive estate plans with trusts or Medicaid planning are priced based on scope. We discuss fees up front during your initial consultation so there are no surprises.

Visit Our Paris, Texas Office 

The team at Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C. treats clients like family. We care about your future and want to find creative solutions that help you accomplish your goals. With five offices throughout Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas, there is an office near you when you need to see us in person. Call or fill out the contact form on this page to make an appointment at our Paris office, located just off Clarksville Street.

Directions to Our Office

From the North (Powderly):

• Take US-271 S out of town.
• Use the left lane to take the U.S. 82 E/Texas 286 Loop/U.S. 271 S ramp.
• Merge onto US-271 S/US-82 E/NE Loop 286.
• Turn right onto N Collegiate Dr.
• Turn right onto S Collegiate Dr.
• Our office will be on the left.

From the West (Sherman):

• Head east on TX-56 E/E Lamar St. toward S Walnut St.
• Turn left onto Farm to Market 1417 N.
• Take the ramp onto US-82 E.
• Turn right onto the ramp to Cooper.
• Merge onto NW Loop 286.
• Turn left onto S Collegiate Dr./County Rd. 12530.
• Our office will be on the right.

From the South (Sulphur Springs):

• Head northeast on Jefferson St. W/Texas Hwy 313 toward Church St.
• Turn left onto TX-154 W/Church St.
• TX-154 W turns slightly right and becomes TX-19 N.
• Turn right onto the TX-286 Loop E ramp to Clarksville/Mt Pleasant.
• Merge onto TX-286 Loop/SW Loop 286.
• Turn left onto S Collegiate Dr./County Rd. 12530.
• Our office will be on the right.

From the East (Clarksville):

• Head west on Main St. toward Delaware St.
• Continue onto US-82 W.
• Continue onto Lamar Ave.
• Turn left onto S Collegiate Dr.
• Turn right to stay on S Collegiate Dr.
• Our office will be on the left.