Isaac Shutt
Dallas, Texas wills, estate, probate, fiduciary litigation attorney
Attorney Isaac Shutt focuses his law practice on Wills, Legal Trust creation, Probate Law, and help with Estates, primarily in Dallas County and Collin County Texas. He is passionate about assisting families with the necessary legal process to distribute property after the death of a family member. Mr. Shutt genuinely cares for every client and strives to make Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration as affordable and simple as possible.
Mr. Shutt’s Qualifications And Memberships:
Isaac Shutt is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, juris doctor, Cum Laude
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate & Trusts Law Section
Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas
Member, Collin County Bar Association
President-Elect, Probate Section, Collin County Bar Association
Attorney ad litem appointment list in Dallas County and Collin County Probate Courts
Past President, Richardson Community Band
Concert Chair / Vice-President, Richardson Community Band
Member, Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Member, Richardson Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Richardson Alumni Association
Member, Murphy Chamber of Commerce
Personal Details About Mr. Shutt:
Mr. Shutt is a Christian and part of the community of Dallas Bible Church.
Outside of the law practice, Isaac enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and his three young sons, Dean, Vaughn and Duke. Isaac is also Vice-President of the Richardson Community Band. Other interests include woodworking, motorcycle riding, working on cars, traveling, and sports (especially the SMU Mustangs). Click here to read more about Mr. Shutt’s hobbies.
Mr. Shutt was raised in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Southern Methodist University for both undergraduate and law degrees.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Wills
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Shutt Law Firm uses Flat-Rate Attorney Fees for many Probate Cases and for Wills
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24071203
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Southern Methodist University
- J.D.
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- Texas State Bar College
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- Collin County Bar Association
- President-Elect
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- The Top Troubles with “DIY” Wills
- Headnotes (Dallas Bar)
- Panelist, North Texas Probate Bench Bar
- Website
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- Q. Can I petition court to force executor to finalize probate case in Texas?
- A: Yes. I'd suggest getting an attorney's help to send the executor a Demand for Accounting. After two years, your attorney could also help with the filing of a Petition for Distribution.
You don't have to have an attorney to do the above, though I think having an attorney often seems more forceful.
- Q. I have lived in Texas since 1978. Since I have lived here, i have always used the same address of my first home.
- A: I think everything in the above answer is correct, and it answers your question. HOWEVER, you should definitely consider getting a Post-Marital Property Agreement with your new husband.
Your home is your separate property, which means that your new husband wouldn't have any claim to it if you divorce. However, if you die, your husband has Texas constitutional rights to that home if he then claims it's his homestead. So, to make sure that it's not possible for him to make that legal claim if you die, you get a post-marital agreement.
Also, just because you're keeping your money separate doesn't mean it's your separate property. Regardless of the name on the ... Read More
- Q. When is probating a will complete so I can close out the checking account
- A: It depends on whether it's a dependent or independent administration. If it's an independent administration, 99% of the time, there won't be an order to close the administration. If it's a dependent administration, then the Estate's personal representative can close the estate and distribute the checking account when the judge signs the order allowing this.
