Probate Lawyer in Houston and Fort Worth
Texas Probate Litigation Services
Probate litigation allows you to uphold the wishes of your loved one. Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law have intimate knowledge of the Texas Probate Code and can help your family through probate proceedings.
Attorneys Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly offers a variety of probate litigation services to fit your family’s needs:
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"Ryan & Keith genuinely care about their clients."
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"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!
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"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.
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"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 ...
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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Probate Litigation and Intestacy
It is unfortunately not uncommon for a Texas resident to die without a will. The legal term for this scenario is intestacy. Without a will in place, the state is granted control to determine the distribution of property.
When the state of Texas takes the reigns for those who die without a will, the rules are rigid. In certain cases, a beneficiary may not receive their fair share of the assets. Hiring a probate litigation and intestacy attorney may be the only way to stop the state from misappropriating the property of your loved one.
Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law will take the time to explain the rules that relate to intestacy and property distribution. When a person passes without a will, the state will make plans for them. Take the time to speak with an attorney experienced with probate litigation and don’t allow the state to make choices for your family.
Contesting a Will
The details of a will can have lasting effects for everyone involved, and not always in a positive manner. Family members can contest a will for a variety of reasons:
- Undue influence. Outside pressure from an interested party may have influenced the will’s creator and prompted favoritism.
- Fraud. A will created and signed by someone other than the testator is a fraudulent will. Only the testator – the person assigning their assets – can generate and sign the will.
- Signed improperly. A detail-oriented probate attorney will carefully review a will for mistakes before it is finalized. Missed signatures can be a reason for contesting a will.
- Capacity. Illness like Alzheimer’s disease or unexpected severe injuries may reduce the capacity for creating a lawful will and may be reason question the validity of the will’s statements.
If you are considering taking the steps to contest a will, start by contacting Attorneys Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly. The firm has helped families contest wills for all the reasons listed. When a family member or loved one dies in Texas, the person’s estate should be lawfully distributed by a will free of fraud and discrepancy.
Get Help from Probate Litigation Lawyers
Probate litigation can involve contesting a will, trust, or probate proceeding. Hiring an experienced attorney to enforce your legal rights through probate litigation may be the only recourse for upholding the wishes of your loved one.
Probate litigation can occur for any of the following probate scenarios:
- Forgery of signatures
- Invalid will
- Improper asset categorization
- Undue influence on testator
- Fiduciary negligence
- Determining heirship
To discuss your probate issue, please call Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly Attorneys at Law at (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth or complete the online contact form.
Success that Speaks for Itself
Case Results
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Hearing Won Evidentiary Hearing
Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration Case
Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.
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Settlement Reached Multi-Million Dollar International Estate
Successfully negotiated settlement between surviving spouse and foreign advisers in multi-million dollar international estate.
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration & Division of Assets
Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Personalized Attention
If you call our firm, we will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.
Contact the firm today to discuss your case during a free consultation and explore your options.