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Colorado County

    "Keith and his team were fantastic."

    Keith and his team were fantastic. We had heard horror stories of the probate process but our experience was fast and ...

    - Thomas M.
    "Thank you, Keith, I truly appreciate you."

    He researched my problem, consulted another expert just for a second opinion, and responded to me with the answers I needed. He is a SUPER PERSON.

    - Kathie
    "He was responsive and found the right resources for us."

    He helped my family navigate a unique probate and trust process right at the end of the year.

    - Previous Client
    "He is aggressive in court room while remaining respectful and compassionate to other lawyers and his clients."

    Keith is one of the finest and technically proficient lawyers I have ever met.

    - Jennifer
    "Whenever I had a question or concern, all I had to do was call or email Keith."

    Keith is very professional and was able to settle my family dispute.

    - Susan
    "Keith handled our case with both dignity and professionalism that is always needed in a disputed guardianship case."

    Keith would be the one attorney I hope I never set on the opposite side of the table against.

    - Bruce
    "Compassionate, no-nonsense, and fair."

    Mr. Morris represented me in a complicated and nasty probate matter. I am a paralegal and must say that Mr. Morris is in the top .5 of the 1% of excellent lawyers.

    - Jennifer L.
    "Made everything very easy."

    Keith was easy to reach and had a lot of knowledge about estate planning. He helped me and my family with our wills and helped set up trusts for my kids.

    - Oda

Colorado County Probate Attorney

What Does A Colorado County Probate Attorney Do?

If you need to create a Last Will & Testament or aren’t sure what to do after a loved one has died, a Colorado County probate attorney is the person you want to talk to. This type of legal professional handles issues dealing with inheritance law and the Texas probate process, which is the legal system that governs the resolution of assets and debts after a person has died. When a person dies in Texas, his or her assets and liabilities (debts) are put into an estate, which is overseen by a probate court. How this process proceeds will depend on whether there is a Will in place and whether that Will is contested. Even with an uncontested Will, there are several required steps, including paperwork and court appearances, that render the services of a Colorado County probate attorney vital to making a difficult time a little bit easier for the decedent’s family and friends.

Probate Lawyer Services

When it comes to the probate process, a Colorado County probate attorney can perform the following functions on behalf of clients:

  • File the required legal documents with the court.
  • Document and assess the value of the estate.
  • Notify creditors of the estate.
  • Attend required court hearings.

These tasks can be challenging if you have no experience in this area of law. It becomes even more so when there is no Will or the Will is contested. The probate judge will look at intestacy laws and hear arguments from a Colorado County probate attorney when determining the distribution of assets .In addition to assisting in the probate process, a probate lawyer can advise and assist in the following areas: inheritance law, guardianships and conservatorships, property rights and transfers, and estate tax issues.

When you need a Colorado County probate attorney to work tirelessly in defense of your rights, contact Keith Morris Attorney at Law at (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth.

Our firm provides services to clients throughout Colorado County including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar.

Success that Speaks for Itself

Case Results
  • Dispute Resolved Estate Administration & Division of Assets

    Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.

  • Dispute Resolved Estate Administration Case

    Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.

  • Hearing Won Evidentiary Hearing

    Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.

  • Case Won Guardianship Case

    Won trial to exclude wife to serve as guardian of gentleman she married that was at least twice her age.

  • Six-Figure Settlement Reached Multi-Million Dollar Estate Case

    Obtained six-figure settlement after jury was seated for adopted child in multi-million dollar estate case after adoption was disputed.

Why Choose Keith Morris, Attorney at Law?

  • Personalized Attention
    If you call Keith Morris, he will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.
  • Free Consultations
    Your first free case evaluation with us can be done through video conference, phone call, or an in-person meeting.
  • Aggressive Litigator
    Keith Morris is proud to be the litigator that takes on the most complicated and difficult cases to court and getting his clients optimal results.
  • Extensive Experience
    With over 20 years of legal experience, Keith Morris has devoted his efforts to sharpening his skills in probate, trust, and estate planning and litigation.
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