Duran Firm, PLLC

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A Dallas probate attorney with extensive experience and reasonable, fixed fees, Michael A. Duran has helped over 1200 clients with their uncontested probate and guardianship matters. We believe that our rates are fair, particularly when you consider the fact that Michael is regularly appointed by all three Dallas County Probate Courts to administer the estates of persons when there is no one else that is qualified to do so.

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Probate: (469) 708-6050

Guardianship: (214) 484-6966

Probate: (214) 484-6500

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A Dallas probate attorney with extensive experience and reasonable, fixed fees, Michael A. Duran has helped over 1200 clients with their uncontested probate and guardianship matters. We believe that our rates are fair, particularly when you consider the fact that Michael is regularly appointed by all three Dallas County Probate Courts to administer the estates of persons when there is no one else that is qualified to do so. You can use our online Probate Navigator or you can also call us at 469.708.6050 and we will walk you through the different types of probate. Most times we can also give you a quote on what you can expect to pay, subject to receiving the original will (if there is one) and a completed Client Information Worksheet. Contested Probate. Many times, sharing an inheritance can be just as bitter as a divorce. The decedent may not have left a will designating an executor to administer the estate. Even worse, the person designated to serve as the executor may be an extremely poor choice for such an important job. Perhaps the alleged will is a fake or was fraudulently obtained at a time when the testator was mentally compromised. In these situations, you need a Dallas probate attorney that can assist you in contesting the appointment of an unqualified person to serve as the executor of the estate. The Duran Firm can also assists you in holding a previously appointed executor to his or her fiduciary duties, and if necessary, can assist in having the executor removed by the Court. Estate Planning. If you look at our website, you will see that the process for probating an estate without a will is more complicated and expensive then probating an estate with a will. Furthermore, our experience indicates that disputes are less likely to break out when there is a will as opposed to when there is not. We all know we should have an estate plan in place to deal with our medical needs and our estates in the event of death or incapacity. Yet, we put it off. The Duran Firm can also assist you with the preparation of your Last Will and Testament as well as any ancillary estate planning documents such as a power of attorney or living will. We make the process easy. Simply complete the Quick Start PDF Worksheet below for Estate Planning and send it to us. We will call you to discuss your plan, send you a contract, and once payment is made, drafts of your documents to you for review. Once you are satisfied with your plan, we will invite you in for a formal will execution ceremony to ensure that your estate plan is executed in accordance with the requirements of the law. So with one visit, you can have an attorney-prepared estate plan for a reasonable fee.Let us help you make a plan that both preserves your estate for the people you care about while minimizing the burden on your family. Guardianship. Guardianship is the process where a court determines that a person is unable to make his or her own personal and financial decisions and appoints a guardian to make those decisions. Guardianship is often sought for seniors that are afflicted with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or some other affliction which compromises the senior's ability to make responsible decisions. Guardianship is also sought for persons with special needs that have reached the age of 18 years. If you have a loved one that you think needs a guardian, please call our office to schedule a consultation.

Payment method

visa, mastercard, all major credit cards, check

Location

We are on the east side of US-75, North Central Expressway in between Park Lane and Walnut Hill; Building is a black, 16-story office building.

Neighborhoods

Central Dallas, Uptown, Oak Lawn

Amenities

Fixed-fee probate in Dallas Texas.

Languages

Spanish

Associations

Dallas Better Business Bureau; Dallas Bar Association; Texas Bar Association;

Other Link

http://duranfirm.com

Categories

Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys

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Phone: (214) 227-6400

Address: 9400 N Central Expy Ste 1630, Dallas, TX 75231

Website: http://duranfirm.com