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  •  John Payne is extremely thorough, professional and a pleasure to work with. I especially appreciate the personal attention and genuine care that he gives his clients. His clients can feel secure that he always has their best interests at heart. 

    Kathy Hayden, Executive Vice President & Trust Officer, Southside Bank
  •  John Payne is one of our trusted advisors when providing planning to our estate and probate clients. 

    Amy Proctor, Vice President and Trust Officer, Texas Bank and Trust
  •  John Payne has been my estate planning attorney for many years. I trust him implicitly and believe he is the best at what he does.  

    Pierre de Wet, Founder of Kiepersol Estates and CEO of Agtoprof, Inc.
  •  When working with mutual clients, John Payne is always thorough and prepared, and his advice is always well thought out. 

    Tony Morgan, CPA, ABV, CFF, Managing Partner of Gollob Morgan Peddy & Co., P.C.
  •  John Payne is our trusted advisor on non-profit tax law. When we ask for his opinion on a legal question, we know we are getting the best advice available. 

    Tom Mullins, President/CEO, Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and Tyler Economic Development Council
  •  I have been blessed to be in business in Tyler for 55 years. It finally occurred to me that I needed someone to help me with my estate planning. In 2009, my wife and I met with John Payne, and we soon had our estate in excellent shape. I highly recommend John. 

    Herbert C. Buie, President of Tyler Packing Company
  •  It has been my pleasure to work with John Payne and our mutual clients for more than 35 years. His thorough knowledge of estate planning laws along with his expeditious drafting of these important legal documents leads me to enthusiastically recommend John as an estate planning attorney.  

    Mike Breedlove, CLU, ChFC
  •  John Payne’s ideas are so powerful and innovative that we asked other estate lawyers for their opinion of his work. They came back equally impressed.  

    Billy Hibbs, Jr., Chairman & CEO of Heartland Security Insurance Group
  •  John Payne is an outstanding estate planning lawyer who always puts his clients' interests first. 

    John Minton, Attorney, Potter Minton, PC
  •  Working with John Payne is one of the best investments that our family has made in our future. He has given us sound advice that will protect our assets and sustain our holdings. 

    Steve Grant, Real Estate, Athens

Probate & Estate Planning Attorney in Tyler, TX

Thorough Estate Planning For Total Peace of Mind

Protect your loved ones by planning for the future with an estate planning attorney.
 John G. Payne is a Tyler, TX, lawyer who helps you navigate these important decisions. For over 40 years, he’s been helping East Texans like you with everything from setting up wills and trusts to minimizing tax burdens. Together, let’s build a plan that matches your values and goals.

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Our Tyler, TX, law firm makes estate planning simple for you. Our estate planning attorney works closely with you to create a plan that fits your goals.

John G. Payne

Your Dedicated Tyler, TX, Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming. But with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be.

Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, John G. Payne brings over 40 years of legal experience to help you navigate these important decisions.

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What Makes Our Tyler, TX, Law Firm Different?

  • Expertise

    We have the expertise to secure your legacy and protect what matters most to you and your family.

  • Personalized Solutions

    We take the time to understand your goals, concerns and family. This allows us to create an estate plan that is tailored to best fit you.

  • Simplicity

    We don’t bog you down in legal jargon. We keep things as simple as possible and try to make sure you understand everything included in your documents.

  • Long-Term Support

    We build lasting relationships with our clients. As your life changes, we’ll be there to update your estate plan.

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