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Houston 713-636-5339
Fort Worth 817-442-2048
Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law
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Fort Bend County

    "Ryan & Keith genuinely care about their clients."

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    - Gerard P.
    "Ryan and team were very professional and empathetic regarding probating my sister's estate."

    They were caring and kind all the way through the process. I highly recommend them to anyone entitled to claim leftover funds from foreclosure or who need to probate an estate for a loved one. Here is a picture of myself and my lovely sister, Karen!

    - Shirley H.
    "After my Mom passed away and her house was foreclosed on, Ryan of Conscious Dealz helped me get the excess funds from the foreclosure."

    He told me the amount I would receive at the beginning of the process. He also told me that I would never have to step inside of a court room, which I didn't want to due to the complex challenges of probate court. Ryan and his team worked very hard for me.

    - AJ J.
    "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

Fort Bend County Probate Lawyer

You will most likely need a probate lawyer if someone if your family has died in Fort Bend County, whether or not the person left a will. Your lawyer will help you with many issues that need to be taken care of to tie up the deceased’s estate, such as paying debts and distributing assets. A Fort Bend County probate lawyer specializes in these matters and is knowledgeable of the laws that cover wills and the administration of estates. Sometimes probate involves minors or those who have been adjudged incompetent. Each state has different probate laws, so you will want to be sure to use a lawyer who is an expert in your particular state. In Texas, the probate process is very easy if the will has been well drafted, and the cost is usually minimal.

Probate Attorney in Fort Bend County, Texas

As a Fort Bend probate attorney, I work with my clients to ensure that the probate process is carried out properly. If you are an executor of a will, I will help you through this process, making sure that probate laws are followed. Property transfers will be made in the fastest and most cost effective way possible.

If you have a family member or friend who died without a will, I can also help you with this matter. As an expert in probate law, I can inform you of the law and guide you toward options to finalize the estate. In addition, as a Fort Bend probate lawyer, I can make this process of administering and distributing the estate as simple as possible for you.

Some of the procedures that I can assist you with in this matter are having the deceased’s will recognized by the court as the last will and testament of the decedent, and if no will exists, I can guide you in steps to take to gather the assets and distribute the estate. Also, I will help the estate’s personal representative with the necessary steps that he or she must take, explaining each step of the probate process to you. Some other services that I offer are communicating with creditors, advising how to make an estate inventory, filing final tax returns, confirming beneficiaries, distributing the estate, and preparing an estate tax return if it is required.

In the event that you need assistance with a probate problem, contact a Fort Bend County Probate Attorney at (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth. Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law are experienced in probate and will make sure that your loved one’s estate is administered properly.

Our firm provides services to clients throughout Fort Bend County including the cities of Arcola, Beasley, Cinco Ranch, Fairchilds, First Colony, Fresno, Fulshear, Kendleton, Meadows Place, Missouri City, Needville, New Territory, Orchard, Pleak, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sienna Plantation, Simonton, Stafford, and Sugarland.

Success that Speaks for Itself

Case Results
  • Hearing Won Evidentiary Hearing

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

  • Dispute Resolved Estate Administration Case

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

  • Settlement Reached Multi-Million Dollar International Estate

    Successfully negotiated settlement between surviving spouse and foreign advisers in multi-million dollar international estate.

  • Dispute Resolved Estate Administration & Division of Assets

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

  • Won Summary Judgment Multi-Million Dollar Trust Dispute

    Won summary judgment for prominent South Texas family in multi-million-dollar trust dispute over real property.

Why Choose Attorneys Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly?

  • Extensive Experience

    With over 40+ years of combined legal experience, Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly devoted their efforts to sharpening their skills in probate, trust, and estate planning and litigation.

  • Aggressive Litigators

    Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly are proud to be the litigators that takes on the most complicated and difficult cases to court and getting their clients optimal results.

  • Free Consultations
    Your first free case evaluation with us can be done through video conference, phone call, or an in-person meeting.
  • Personalized Attention

    If you call our firm, we will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.

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