Probate & Real Estate Attorney Serving Frisco, TX

Here at The Cawlfield Law Firm, PLLC, we take estate planning seriously. We don’t view it as merely preparing documents. When you visit us, we will discuss your personal goals and review your pertinent family matters and financial status.

Probate is a legal proceeding that happens when a decedent leaves assets that need to be distributed, such as real estate, bank accounts, financial investments, and more. A probate court will preside over the process and provide a final ruling on how the estate is valued and the assets are divided and distributed among beneficiaries.

The probate process can be long, arduous, stressful, and expensive. Trying to navigate it on your own can be difficult. Hiring an experienced local probate attorney can help. The Cawlfield Law Firm, PLLC can help executors and beneficiaries of an estate get through the probate process as they work to settle debts and distribute assets. Because we help clients throughout Frisco with wills and other estate planning strategies, we are deeply familiar with the probate process and are ready to help our clients navigate it smoothly. No matter what your questions might be, our office will be ready to answer them. Here are some of the ways that our probate attorneys can help you:

●     Identifying and valuing all estate assets

●     Ordering property appraisals

●     Collecting life insurance policy proceeds

●     Determining and paying taxes, debts, final bills, and other expenses

●     Preparing and filing any court documents

●     Retitling any relevant assets in beneficiaries’ names

●     Helping to administer any Trusts

Whether you need a probate attorney will depend on how large or complicated the estate is, what type of estate plan has been arranged, the beneficiary relationships, and other matters. The best way to make this decision is to consult with our office! The Cawlfield Law Firm, PLLC is happy to help our neighbors in the Frisco, TX area navigate this difficult process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Every family is unique, and so are their estate planning needs. Our estate planning attorneys serving McKinney, TX; Frisco, TX; Prosper, TX; and Celina, TX will evaluate your circumstances and customize a plan that includes all the documents you need. Whether you wish to protect your children’s needs or transfer property to your heirs, we can help. Our top services include: