Experienced Litigation Attorneys in Houston, Texas
Probate Litigation ◊ Guardianships ◊ Estate Administration ◊ Fiduciary Litigation
At the Black Law Firm, we bring over 15 years of experience to people throughout the greater Houston area. We place a high priority on communication and education, taking the time to make certain you fully understand the law and the process governing your case, as well as your options moving forward. Our attorneys have longstanding connections to our community, and work hard to protect the rights and values of our fellow citizens in south Texas.
To set up a free initial consultation, contact our office by e-mail or call us at 713-234-1380 (toll-free at 888-717-7792).
Our Practice
We provide comprehensive, experienced and professional representation in matters involving:
- Probate litigation. We represent parties as plaintiffs or defendants in disputes arising in the probate court, including will contests, trust actions, heirship contests, removal actions and efforts to recover under fiduciary bonds.
- Guardianships. Our attorneys will work with you at any stage of a guardianship proceeding, from the initial application process, the administration of the guardianship estate, and disputes over capacity or standing. We can also advise you whether there is a need for a guardianship, your qualifications to be guardian, and your duties and obligations if you are appointed guardian. Our attorneys have served as guardians, so we have personal experience addressing all issues that may arise during the course of a guardianship.
- Estate administration. We represent executors, administrators and other personal representatives, helping them fully and completely administer and settle estates. Our attorneys assist and advise clients in all aspects of both simple and complex estate administrations from opening the estate, handling claims, communicating the beneficiaries, preparing accountings, distributing assets, and closing the administration.
- Fiduciary litigation. We prosecute and defend disputes involving fiduciaries, whether they be executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, or agents under powers of attorney. Whether you are a beneficiary or heir challenging the actions of a fiduciary, or you are a fiduciary attempting to fulfill your duties, our firm will aggressively represent your interests.
- Estate planning. Whether you need a simple will or trust, or perhaps complex tax planning or wealth preservation, our attorneys will prepare an estate plan tailored to your needs and your budget. We will guide you through the preparation and execution of all the documents required to put your estate plan in place, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
Contact the Black Law Firm
We provide a free initial consultation to all clients. Contact us or call us at 713-234-1380 (toll-free at 888-717-7792) to set up an appointment with an experienced lawyer. We are available to meet with you weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. Evening and weekend consultations can be arranged upon request. Our office is located in the Houston Museum District, is fully ADA compliant, and offers ample free parking.