How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Dallas County, Texas?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Dallas County.
We found 11 estate law firms serving Dallas County. Dallas County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Dallas County Statutory Probate Courts (3).
Dallas-Fort Worth Firms
Ford+Bergner LLP
Firm
901 Main Street, 33rd Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone:
(214) 389-0887fordbergner.com →
Estate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationGuardianshipTrustsWillsFiduciary Litigation
Crain & Wooley
Firm
2805 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 400
Plano, TX 75093
Phone:
(972) 945-1610estateplanningdfw.law →
Estate PlanningProbateWillsTrustsProbate LitigationMedicaid PlanningGuardianshipAsset Protection
Free ConsultVirtual
Hernandez | Stokes Law, PLLC
Firm
132 West Main Street
Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone:
(972) 449-8606hernandez-stokes.com →
Estate PlanningWillsTrustsPower Of AttorneyProbateReal EstateAsset ProtectionSpecial Needs TrustBusiness Formation
Pyke Balen & Moncure, P.C.
FirmEst. 2000
7557 Rambler Road, Suite 850
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone:
(214) 866-0133dallasprobatelaw.com →
ProbateEstate PlanningGuardianshipMedicaid PlanningElder Law
Staubus, Blankenship, Legere and Walker PLLC
Firm
8150 N Central Expy, Ste 850
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone:
(214) 833-0100dallasprobateandtrust.com →
Estate PlanningProbateEstate LitigationTrust LitigationFiduciary LitigationGuardianshipWill ContestsTrust Planning
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Texas.
The Blum Firm, P.C.
Firm
777 Main Street, Suite 550
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone:
(817) 334-0066theblumfirm.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationTax PlanningEstate LitigationWealth Transfer
Germer PLLC
Firm
550 Fannin, Suite 400
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone:
(409) 654-6700germer.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationGuardianshipTrust LitigationWill Contests
Jackson Walker LLP
Firm
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100
Austin, TX 78701
Phone:
(512) 236-2000jw.com →
Trusts EstatesEstate PlanningWealth PlanningTax PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationGuardianship
Porter Hedges LLP
FirmEst. 1981
1000 Main Street, 36th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Phone:
(713) 226-6000porterhedges.com →
TrustsProbateEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust Administration
Robbins Estate Law
Firm
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Bldg 5, Ste 200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone:
(512) 851-1248robbinsestatelaw.com →
Estate PlanningProbateWillsTrustsPower Of AttorneyAsset ProtectionSpecial Needs Planning
Spencer, Johnson, Harvell & Spencer, PLLC
Firm
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2150
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone:
(214) 965-9999dallasprobate.com →
Estate LitigationTrust LitigationWill ContestsTrust DisputesFiduciary LitigationGuardianship
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Texas self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Texas uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Dallas County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: May 2026.
Statutory Probate Courts (3)
Dallas County
600 Commerce Street, 7th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone:
214-653-7099Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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