Barbara J. Klitch
Attorney
Direct: 512-617-7325
Barbara J. Klitch focuses her practice on estate planning and probate matters, advising individuals and families in the preparation of estate planning documents, including Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, and Directives to Physicians. She also assists clients with estate administration, working with families as they navigate the process through a time of loss and transition.
Barbara approaches estate planning and estate administration as both a legal and personal process, with an emphasis on clarity, thoughtfulness, and long‑term impact. She particularly values the personal side of her practice and the relationships she builds with her clients.
Barbara is a double Longhorn, receiving both her J.D. and undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a member of the Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and worked with the Legislative Affairs Committee of the section for fifteen Texas Legislative Sessions, providing research and reporting on proposed legislation relating to Wills, Trusts, Estates, Guardianship, Elder Law, and Mental Health issues. Prior to joining Saunders and Near, Barbara worked at Stanley M. Johanson, P.C., assisting with complex estate planning and probate matters.
A lifelong Austinite, Barbara values the Austin community. She and her husband, Tim, have three adult sons and through the years have served in leadership roles in neighborhood schools, their church, and scouting. Barbara appreciates the role that thoughtful estate planning and supportive estate administration play in strengthening families and contributing to the collective well-being of the Austin community.