John T. Elliott is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and practices primarily probate, estate planning and guardianship law. He understands that each client’s circumstances are unique and enjoys providing counsel and planning to meet his client’s objectives.
John is originally from Bryan/College Station and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1999 with a degree in Biomedical Science. Following graduation, John work as a construction manager for a family-owned company preparing construction pad sites for telephone equipment installation throughout the southeastern part of Texas.
John attended South Texas College of Law where he graduated with honors in 2006. While in law school, John served as a member of the South Texas Law Review. During his final year of law school, John served as a law clerk for the Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill and joined the practice upon his graduation.
John currently holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification. Going through the process and training to obtain this certification enables John to better advise his clients with their estate planning in conjunction with their overall financial goals and planned asset protection.
John is married to Elizabeth who works as a Physician Assistant in the Medical Center. When he is not working, John enjoys trying to keep up with their four kids.
Education
- South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas - J.D. - 2006
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List, Highest Grade Award, Estate Planning - Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas - B.S. - 1999
Major: Biomedical Science
Professional Associations
- Member of The College of the State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association, Trust and Probate Section
- Texas Probate Law American Inn of Court
- Houston Estate and Financial Forum
- Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
- Attorneys in Tax and Probate
Certified Legal Specialties
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Honors
- Recipient of the David Mizgala Award for Outstanding Legal Writing by the Editors of the South Texas Law Review
Client Reviews
My relationship with John Elliott, (from Elliott Estate Law, PLLC) began in the summer of 2018, after I received very disturbing news concerning unlawful financial exploitation of my elderly mother who was living in Texas. Sadly, the exploitation was being perpetrated by a family member who was also...
Mr John T. Elliott represented us in a family matter and we were very satisfied with the outcome. We strongly suggest having him represemt your interest.
John Elliott is by far the best Man for a Texas probate law job. Almost immediately I was put at ease by his sincere and professional demeanor. His working recall and knowledge of Texas Probate code is phenomenal. He handled my cases efficiently and got the job done in spite of various bumps in...
My family has been working with Mr. Elliott for over ten years. He is very good at what he does, I highly recommend him. He handled several issues for us, related to trusts, wills, estate planning and probate. He is very caring and listens to your needs, stepping in to offer advise and counsel not...