Probate lawyer in Carrollton, Denton, Dallas and Collin Counties.

What is probate?  Probate is a legal process.  It takes place after someone dies.  Usually, it involves proving a person's will is valid, identifying the person's property, paying outstanding debts and taxes and transferring the property according to a will or state law.  The purpose of probate is to make sure that a person's property is protected and transferred to the people who are entitled to receive the property.

Texas has a modern and simple probate process unlike some other states.  Briefly, someone must come forward on behalf of the deceased person.  This person is usually named in the will and is called an executor.    If there is no will, someone must ask the court to be appointed as an administrator to perform the same function.  This is usually the surviving spouse or an adult child.  In either case, this person is in charge of wrapping up the deceased person’s affairs

Our job is to get the survivors through the probate process as quickly, efficiently and cheaply as possible.

We can get the estate through the probate process in Denton, Collin and Dallas Counties quickly. 

We use the latest  computer and information technology to efficiently process an estate’s needs in Denton, Collin and Dallas Counties.

Our ability to quickly and efficiently probate an estate means we can take an estate through probate much more cheaply than was possible just a few short years ago.

Our policy is to explain what needs to be done in plain English.  We return all phone calls promptly.  We keep our clients informed.

It is important that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible after a person's death and prior to the time you pay any expenses.  In connection with taxes, there are strict deadlines which must be observed in order to avoid substantial tax penalties.  There many important decisions which have to be made in connection with payment of debts.  Thousands of dollars can be saved if the correct decisions are made early.

            In summary, the best course to take is to use the court-protected procedures of probate to wind up a person's business.  In Texas the process is simple, inexpensive and is done with a minimum of court involvement.  It is the best way to protect a person's property and get the property transferred to the people who are entitled to have the property.

We are conveniently located on the south side of the George Bush Toll Road in Carrollton.  This positions us to serve Dallas, Collin and Denton County residents.

 Contact:    Telephone:  972.478.4365

                   Fax:  972.478.4465

                   e-mail:  lanemcdaniel@verizon.net

                   2340 East Trinity Mills, Suite 300

                   Carrollton, Texas  75006-1942

Qualifications of Lane McDaniel:

Ø   Attorney—AV rating Martindale-Hubbell

Ø   Certified Public Accountant

Ø   Certified in Financial Forensics by American Institute of Certified Public Accounts.

Ø   39 years of experience

Ø   Formerly Attorney with Internal Revenue Service

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