Our Texarkana Elder Law & Estate Planning Law Office

Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C. - Main Office
1820 Galleria Oaks Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: 903-223-5653
Toll Free: 1-833-888-ELDR
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Directions

You may be planning ahead for an uncertain future or dealing with an immediate crisis. Either way, the Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys at Ross & Shoalmire, LLP are available in their Texarkana office to help. With decades of real-world experience handling all kinds of situations for families just like yours, we are more than prepared to resolve your immediate or long-term needs.

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In a quick, no-obligation phone conversation, we can tell you about all the ways we can help you protect your assets for the future or get the long-term care you need now. Founding attorneys John Ross and Lisa Shoalmire have worked hard over the last ten years to build the largest Estate Planning and Elder Law firm in Texas and Arkansas, offering clients:

Comprehensive Estate Plans. Protecting your assets, transferring assets upon your death, and protecting your beneficiaries from future threats are the cornerstones of every good Estate Plan. We will address all of these issues with you.
Special Needs Trusts. If you have a child or spouse with special needs, our Special Needs Trust planning can help protect him or her after you are gone.
Crisis Management. We can help you find last-minute solutions when you or a loved one suddenly need long-term care.

Our attorneys will provide custom solutions to take care of you and your family.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Texarkana Office

Is the Texarkana office the main office of Ross & Shoalmire?

Yes. Our Texarkana office at 1820 Galleria Oaks Drive is the firm's main office and where Ross & Shoalmire was founded by attorneys John Ross and Lisa Shoalmire. It's also our largest office and serves as the hub for our four additional locations in Tyler, Paris, Magnolia, and Hot Springs.

Do you handle both Texas and Arkansas estate planning from the Texarkana office?

Yes. Because Texarkana sits on the Texas–Arkansas state line, our attorneys are licensed and experienced in both states. We routinely handle wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid planning under Texas law, Arkansas law, or both — including blended-state plans for families with assets or family members on both sides of the line.

What areas does the Texarkana office serve?

Our Texarkana office serves clients throughout the Ark-La-Tex region, including Bowie, Cass, Red River, Morris, and Titus Counties in Texas, as well as Miller, Little River, Hempstead, and Lafayette Counties in Arkansas. We regularly see clients from Texarkana, Atlanta, New Boston, Mount Pleasant, Ashdown, Hope, and surrounding communities.

Do I need an appointment to meet with a Texarkana attorney?

Yes. We meet with clients by appointment so we can give each family our full attention. Call 903-223-5653 or 833-888-3537 toll-free, or use our contact form to schedule. For urgent matters — like a nursing home admission or hospital discharge — we'll do our best to fit you in quickly.

Do you offer home, hospital, or nursing-home visits?

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

What should I bring to my first consultation?

For estate planning, bring a list of your assets (accounts, real estate, retirement, life insurance) and any existing wills, trusts, or powers of attorney. For Medicaid or crisis planning, also bring recent bank statements, deeds, and any nursing home or care facility paperwork. Don't worry about getting it perfect — we'll guide you through what's needed.

How is the firm recognized in the Texarkana community?

Ross & Shoalmire has been voted Best of Texarkana and has served the community for more than two decades. Founding attorneys John Ross and Lisa Shoalmire are active in regional bar associations, host the Aging Insight TV and radio program, and produce the Big Picture Retirement podcast.

Visit Our Texarkana Office

The team at Ross & Shoalmire, LLP treats clients like family. We care about your future and want to find creative solutions that help you accomplish your goals. With four 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 Texarkana office, just off I-30.

Directions to Our Office

From the North (Ogden, AR):

Take US-59 S/US-71 S out of town.
Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road/St. Michael Dr.
Continue straight to stay on I-30 Frontage Road/St. Michael Dr.
Slight right onto St. Michael Dr.
Turn right onto Summerhill Rd.
Turn right onto Galleria Oaks Dr.
Our office will be on the left.

From the West (New Boston, TX):

Take I-30 E out of town.
Take exit 222 toward TX-93/Summerhill Road/Farm to Market 1397.
Merge onto Interstate 30 Frontage Road/Mall Dr.
Keep right to continue on Mall Dr., follow signs for TX-93/FM 1397/Summerhill Rd.
Turn left onto Summerhill Rd.
Turn right onto Galleria Oaks Dr.
Our office will be on the left.

From the South (Atlanta, TX):

Take US-59 N out of town.
Slight right onto the US-59 N ramp to Texarkana/I-30 W/Dallas.
Continue onto I-369/US-59 N.
Use the right two lanes to merge onto I-30 E/US-59 N toward Little Rock/Ashdown.
Take exit 222 toward TX-93/Summerhill Road/Farm to Market 1397.
Merge onto I-30 Frontage Road/Mall Dr.
Keep right to continue on Mall Dr., follow signs for TX-93/FM 1397/Summerhill Rd.
Turn left onto Summerhill Rd.
Turn right onto Galleria Oaks Dr.
Our office will be on the left.

From the East (Fulton, AR):

Take I-30 W out of town.
Take the exit toward U.S. 71/State Line Avenue.
Merge onto I-30 Frontage Road/St. Michael Dr.
Slight right onto St. Michael Dr.
Turn right onto Summerhill Rd.
Turn right onto Galleria Oaks Dr.
Our office will be on the left.

Handling Estate Planning and Elder Law Throughout Texas and Arkansas

As Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys, our services include Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Trust Planning, VA Aid and Attendance Benefits, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney, and Probate. From Dallas to Little Rock and throughout the U.S., we have attorneys ready to help you plan for your own possible incapacity, the transition of your assets upon your death, and much more.

Why You Need the Estate Planning Attorneys of Ross & Shoalmire

At Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C., our Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys are focused on a very narrow legal goal: planning for an uncertain future and protecting your assets, regardless of your situation down the road. This is a complex and ever-changing area of the law, but our attorneys have real-world experience planning for virtually every possible situation and up-to-date knowledge of the continually changing rules and regulations.

Founders John Ross and Lisa Shoalmire have poured their hearts and souls into building the largest Elder Law firm in Texas and Arkansas over the last decade. They are committed to educating clients about their options and offer a free annual educational magazine, helpful and entertaining videos on a variety of estate planning topics, and frequent community events to teach participants about their rights and options when looking toward the future.

We don’t view Elder Law as a type of law; rather, we see it as a type of client. This client, while not necessarily “elderly,” is ready to get their estate planning in order, or is caring for someone who is sick and has immediate long-term care needs. Whatever your situation is, don’t you want attorneys with the legal knowledge to help you find the best solution? You won’t find a more capable team than the attorneys at Ross & Shoalmire, P.L.L.C..