Van Zandt County Probate Lawyers

I am Alisha Melvin, Esq., I have been a practicing attorney for more than 10 years, a licensed broker of real estate since 1998, and a minority woman-owned (MWBE) business owner of both law offices and real estate brokerages in four states. I am extremely proficient in real property, probate and estates law. In addition, I broker the sale and purchase of commercial and residential real estate. I have consistently been a multi-million dollar producer in real estate sales. I represent individuals, churches, schools, cities, counties and state entities. In my spare time, I teach Legal Update...

Services We Provide Include: • Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills; • Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions; • Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and • Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters. • Personal Injury

Abraham C. Bloomenstiel of Bloomenstiel P.C. is a North Texas attorney with a strong, proven record of success in bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning. Mr. Bloomenstiel works closely with his clients to find smart, direct, and cost-effective solutions to even the most complicated problems. We can help with the following: BANKRUPTCY: If you are are struggling with debt, have had a judgement taken against you, or suffered a business failure, know that there are solutions. We can help. PROBATE: We can help you get letters testamentary, probate wills, access bank accounts of a deceased person, or get title to...

An experienced family law, appellate, and litigation attorney who prides himself on delivering practical legal solutions and individual attention, John works closely with his clients to help them overcome some of their most serious challenges. John is a passionate advocate for his clients inside and outside the courtroom. He is equally at home advocating for a better deal at the negotiation table, clinching a closing argument to ensure the best possible verdict, and distilling complex issues into a clear brief for appellate review. He represents individuals in a full range of family law matters with a particular emphasis on unusual and complex...

With almost 14 years of dedicated experience, Angelica Farinacci provides legal counsel in estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters across Texas in both English and Spanish. As a trusted advocate, Angelica Farinacci has helped countless families secure their futures by drafting comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. Angelica offers compassionate guidance through the probate process, ensuring that the legal complexities of estate administration are handled efficiently and with care. She is also well-versed and passionate in guardianship law, assisting clients in establishing guardianship for loved ones in need of special care and most of...

I am a tax attorney and CPA with a varied work experience. I spent multiple years working for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston in Mergers and Acquisitions. I also spent a couple of years teaching tax accounting at SFA; I still teach part-time at TJC. Although I no longer represent the Exxons of the world, my attention to detail and knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code is substantial. In my current practice, I focus on tax and business planning, estate planning, bankruptcy, and property issues in divorce.

I was raised in North Louisiana, but as a graduate of White Oak High...

Texas Attorney John B. Henry, III, practices throughout Texas, including Harris County, Rockwall County, Dallas County, Jefferson County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding counties. Mr. Henry is a native of Texas, and he brings his perspective and experience to represent his client with the knowledge and care their matters deserve. His practice focuses on guardianship, special needs trusts, probate and estate administration, estate planning, and elder law, including moderate to high net worth estates. Mr. Henry's experience with these areas of law began with his work in the non-profit arena where he continues to devote...

Attorney P. Keith Staubus is the Senior Partner of Staubus & Randall, LLP, in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Staubus has dedicated his decades of practice to Will Contests, Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Guardianship Disputes, and other disputes in the Probate Courts.

Christopher (Chris) Parvin is the Founder & Managing Partner of Parvin Law Group, P.C. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is a prestigious certification earned by approximately 1% of all Texas attorneys. Chris is licensed to practice law in every court in the State of Texas and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Chris has been named a “Rising Star” in Estate Planning and Probate Law numerous years by Super Lawyers® a designation awarded by Thomson Reuters through an...

Mrs. Lori Ashmore Peters was admitted to practice in Texas in 1996. Her background is in Probate, Business Planning, Ancillary Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianships and Mental Health Law. She has been certified to serve as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in the Probate Courts in Texas. She has served as Court appointed Attorney Ad Litem on numerous cases, as well as Guardian and Guardian Ad Litem. She works with litigation law firms as a probate consultant and speaks with litigation attorneys regarding the necessity for probate, ancillary probate and possible estate planning as it relates to lawsuits. She...

I help people and businesses solve legal problems and plan for the future. My clients range from individuals who have never used a lawyer to banks and multi-national corporations. I provide honest, straight forward advice and solutions that are designed to accomplish your goals, protect your assets, avoid disputes, and save you time, money, and headaches. So, if you need to plan your own estate, need help handling the estate or affairs of a family member, or have a legal issue impacting your business, give me a call. In addition to myself, my firm has lawyers who specialize in real...

Matthew Davidson was born in Austin, Texas. He spent his high school years on a family ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. After High School, Matthew attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies. After working in the financial industry, Matt attended Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he earned his Juris Doctorate. After law school, Matthew moved back to his home state and began practicing law in Fort Worth, Texas. Ultimately, Matthew and his brother,...

Do you want to avoid legal problems? It’s quite easy, frankly, as a general rule. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. If you do that, most of the time you will avoid legal trouble, at least real legal trouble. There are always those that will abuse the system or who will do unto others in a way that they would not want done to them. And they can abuse you; they can accuse you; they can say false things about you; they can try to hurt you. It has happened to...

A native of Commerce and Temple, Texas, Attorney Paul F. Wieneskie brings over 30 years of practice experience to Bailey & Galyen, with an emphasis on civil appeals, municipal law (representing cities or private citizens), economic development concerns, and land use and planning. He has been board-certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1994, an honor accorded to less than one in every ten lawyers in the state of Texas. He is also AV-rated by his colleagues in the legal profession under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System®* (since 1997). Paul has successfully represented clients...

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...

Welcome to Atrium Legal Group – Gateway to Comprehensive Estate Planning Focusing on specific types of law allows our attorneys to understand the finite details of both simple and complex situations, quickly and efficiently. They work constantly to keep up on the latest tax, estate, and business laws to ensure the plan you put together will continue to work for you, as things change. When you sit down with one of them, they will always: factor in the probate process, possible tax ramifications, and the validity of the pieces you’ve put in place. Then they help you understand how to minimize the...

My name is Bryan Willis and I founded the East Texas Family Law Firm in Tyler, Texas. I help clients through divorce and other family law matters such as child custody cases, modifications, and enforcement. I founded the ETX Family Law Firm with the goal of providing practical legal advice. I want that legal advice to be supported with an excellent reputation for quality work and outstanding customer service. Everyday I come to work to help my clients get through the most difficult times in their lives. We will work together to make sure that we achieve the best resolution we...

An attorney with over twenty eight years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.

Katrina has been practicing law since 2015 and is a member of the Texas Bar College. Additionally, she is a Certified Guardian Ad Litem and Certified Civil and Family Law Mediator. Katrina’s practice focuses on divorce, child custody, estate planning, guardianship, real estate transactions and mediation services.

With over 44 years of experience, Stephen Kaplan is able to provide clients with comprehensive advice and counsel in a wide variety of areas of legal practice. Our entire firm is client-centered and strives to tailor the representation we offer to suit our clients' needs and goals. He is AV ® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Areas of Practice: Administrative Law Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Law Contracts Business Organizations Construction Law Employment Law -- Managerial and Executive Employees Employment Law -- Employer Estate Planning Government Agencies & Programs Labor Law Litigation & Appeals...

Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs.

In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business contractual matters and aiding in corporate structuring and prevailed in many mid to large scale civil lawsuits in the areas of franchise, consumer issues, and failed business ventures.

Klint received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Klint interned for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Klint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration...

Since 1987, Bradley Campbell has served as a trusted counselor for estate planning, business planning and formation, probate, real estate, and asset protection. He is committed to providing the individualized attention that each case deserves, helping people turn around stressful, complex situations. Today, he provides consultations throughout the week in his convenient offices located in Tyler and Mineola, Texas.

A diverse skill set, the ability to empathize with client's issues, and a dedication to solving problems is the reason Jonathon Storment's clients speak so highly of his services. Jonathon is a tireless advocate for his clients and will fight to ensure that their legal issue is handled with the utmost competence and skill. Jonathon has been a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army, a federal law enforcement officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, an award winning accountant, and a public school administrator. Whatever position he held, he was one of the best in his field. "Some would call it a...

Zac Cooper is an Associate Attorney with the Parvin Law Group that focuses on litigating business, probate, and guardianship disputes, assisting clients to protect legacies built over a lifetime. Zac is energetic about assisting clients with safeguarding what's important: their livelihoods and their loved ones. For those trying to observe a friend or family member's desires after death or to guarantee a loved one receives proper care during life, Zac helps clients with probate and guardianship matters. When it comes to litigation, Zac is a bulldog in the courtroom. He works to protect and defend clients every step of the way...

Attorney practices in the areas of Probate, Business, Real Estate, Commercial and Civil Litigation. Our practice emphasizes all aspects of business law, commercial and residential real estate, landlord- tenant law, construction, corporate matters, business start-ups, and wills and probate. We emphasize reasonable billing and each client is given responsive and individualized attention.

Ms. Wright is an experienced litigator and advocate. Her direct approach and prompt communication have earned her the trust of her clients and the respect of her peers. Though she is trained as a trial attorney, Ms. Wright attempts to keep her clients out of the courtroom if possible for their benefit, both financially and emotionally. If going to court is necessary, Ms. Wright is trained and ready to be your advocate. She will prepare you thoroughly for each next step.

She is a goal-oriented attorney, and firmly believes in client involvement and keeping clients informed. One of the first requests...

David was born and raised in the Dallas area and attended Mesquite schools. He is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Before he became a lawyer, David was a teacher and a coach in several Texas school districts. He also enjoyed coaching summer leagues for many years.

David served on the Forney ISD school board for six years and was president one year.

David has devoted his career to helping consumers in Texas. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving everything from collections and foreclosures to swimming pools, automobiles, and home foundations. He is proud to say that he has...

Steven C. Holman has been a licensed attorney for the past fourteen years. He comes from a family of estate planning attorneys that have been in practice for over 35 years. Steven received his law degree from Whittier Law School and an LLM from Boston University. He received an undergraduate degree in Economics from Willamette University. Steven is licensed to practice in Texas and California.

Max Murphy graduated from the South Texas College of Law.

My name is Scott Weber with Norris & Weber, PLLC. Our offices are located at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas. We specialize in Estate and Trust Litigation. Whether you need to enforce your rights under a trust, want to challenge a will, or need professional guidance regarding a guardianship or breach of fiduciary duty, you can find the help you need at our law office.

Matthew Gilpin began working for McCathern as a partner in 2018 and his practice primarily focuses on probate matters, estate administrations, and inheritance issues in the North Texas region.

Mr. Gilpin’s probate experience involves managing all aspects of cases – legal and administrative – from start to finish. This includes helping his clients find the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to settling estate matters. Additionally, he advises clients regarding estate planning and asset protection and he drafts trusts, wills, directives, releases, and other estate planning documents.

Mr. Gilpin firmly believes that to create the most effective estate plan, it must be...

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

Clint Davis is Parvin Law Group's Lead Associate Attorney. Clint exemplifies nearly a decade of experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases as well as both civil and business litigation. Fighting side-by-side with his clients for their justice, Clint prides himself on establishing deep relationships with those he represents. Clint has made it his goal to guarantee that individuals in Texas can depend on him to safeguard their families and their organizations. With future planning, Clint understands that everybody's legacy is individually unique. Clint works with clients to create custom estate plans that best address people's issues. His objective...

Isreal focuses his practice on tax and estate planning. He advises clients on how to minimize estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as the implementation and administration of complex estate planning structures. Isreal is Board Certified in Tax Law and Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, and a Personal Financial Specialist. Before going into private practice, Isreal served for five years as a trial attorney for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, where he personally handled over 1,700 cases, including over 850 cases...

Maria "Marisol" Trottier

Ms. Trottier obtained her law degree from George Washington University Law School. She moved to Texas in 1997 and focused initially on representing commercial lenders.
Since 2015, Ms. Trottier has been in private practice, focusing on probate proceedings, estate planning, trusts, and other closely related areas of the law.
When she is not practicing law, Marisol enjoys spending quality time with her teenage son, family, and friends. She enjoys yoga, any type of activity in nature (tennis, biking), and perfecting her proficiency in Spanish. Marisol was born in Chile and moved to the United States as a young...

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I am an Associate Attorney and focus my practice on litigating and forming business entities, guardianships, probates, and estate planning. I am committed to assisting my clients with their legal needs in some of the most important moments of their lives. I work to ensure their goals are reached no matter the complexity. I attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law and graduated with my Juris Doctorate. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my Oklahoma State Cowboys athletic teams, playing basketball, and learning more about historical events.