Gillespie County
“Keith and his team were fantastic.”
- Thomas M.
Gillespie County Probate Attorney
Information About Gillespie County Probate Attorneys
When a person passes away in Texas, the estate that is created with their assets is handled by a probate court. A Gillespie County probate attorney will work with a probate judge to ensure that these assets are properly disbursed according to the wishes of the deceased or following intestacy laws (if there is no Will).If the deceased person had put together a Will before their death, the court will work to ensure that the Will is valid. If the person did not have a Will, a probate attorney will become even more useful as they try to sort out how the person’s assets should be divided.
What A Probate Attorney Can Do To Help
The legal proceedings that take place when trying to organize the estate of a recently deceased person, whether they have a Will or not, can be complex. This is where a Gillespie County probate attorney can help. They will be able to help family members and friends of the deceased through the various processes as conveniently as possible.
Some of these things that the Gillespie County probate attorney will be able to help with are regarding both state and federal estate taxes, death certification, a range of legal contracts, asset appraisal, getting in touch with creditors, and much more. These are just a few of the things that a Gillespie County probate attorney can do to alleviate the stress that comes with settling the estate of a loved one.
Other areas in which a Gillespie County probate attorney can assist are:
- Inheritance law
- Property transfers/rights
- Guardianships and conservatorships
Gillespie County probate attorney, Keith Morris Attorney at Law, has a track record of success in resolving estates and defending his clients’ rights. Call today at (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth for a consultation.
Our firm provides services to clients throughout Gillespie County including the cities of Fredericksburg, Harper, and Stonewall.
Success that Speaks for Itself
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Guardianship Case Case Won
Won trial to exclude wife to serve as guardian of gentleman she married that was at least twice her age.
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Probate Case Successful Verdict
Obtained verdict for daughter that reunited with her father after being estranged and offered will for probate but was contested by her sister.
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Estate Administration & Division of Assets Dispute Resolved
Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.
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Evidentiary Hearing Hearing Won
Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.
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Multi-Million Dollar Estate Case Six-Figure Settlement Reached
Obtained six-figure settlement after jury was seated for adopted child in multi-million dollar estate case after adoption was disputed.
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Estate Administration Case Dispute Resolved
Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.
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Multi-Million Dollar Trust Dispute Won Summary Judgment
Won summary judgment for prominent South Texas family in multi-million-dollar trust dispute over real property.
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Multi-Million Dollar International Estate Settlement Reached
Successfully negotiated settlement between surviving spouse and foreign advisers in multi-million dollar international estate.
Why Choose Keith Morris, Attorney at Law?
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Personalized AttentionIf you call Keith Morris, he will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.
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Free ConsultationsYour first free case evaluation with us can be done through video conference, phone call, or an in-person meeting.
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Aggressive LitigatorKeith Morris is proud to be the litigator that takes on the most complicated and difficult cases to court and getting his clients optimal results.
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Extensive ExperienceWith over 20 years of legal experience, Keith Morris has devoted his efforts to sharpening his skills in probate, trust, and estate planning and litigation.
Contact the firm today to discuss your case during a free consultation and explore your options.