Wharton County

“Keith and his team were fantastic.”

- Thomas M.

Wharton County Probate Attorney

Has an individual in your family passed away in Wharton County and you’ll need help to ensure that the estate is administered correctly? Are you concerned that a person could be taking advantage of your loved one’s death?

The initial step to probating an estate is finding out if the estate should be probated at all in Wharton County. Probate administration is the procedure through which a court oversees the payment of a deceased person’s debts along with the distribution of their assets. The administration of estates could be can be complex, involve fiduciary responsibilities, and give the potential for mismanagement and/or abuse of funds. It is good to be represented by a Texas probate attorney who understands the probate procedures and rules. So that you can successfully and efficiently be guided through a probate proceeding, the probate attorney must have a very good understanding of Texas probate and federal tax laws.

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

Our firm provides services to clients throughout Wharton County including the cities of East Bernard, El Campo, and Wharton.

Success that Speaks for Itself

Case Results
  • Evidentiary Hearing Hearing Won

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

  • Estate Administration Case Dispute Resolved

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

  • Guardianship Case Case Won

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

  • Multi-Million Dollar International Estate Settlement Reached

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

  • Estate Administration & Division of Assets Dispute Resolved

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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