Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Services in Fort Worth, TX
Our law firm has served the Fort Worth community since 1950, providing trusted legal guidance in estate planning, probate, and real estate transactions. We specialize in creating customized estate plans to ensure clients' wishes are honored while minimizing legal complexities for their families. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes personalized service and transparent communication, offering a free initial consultation to address clients' unique needs. Our affiliation with Alamo Title Company enables us to deliver efficient real estate closing services across Texas, ensuring secure property transfers for residential and commercial clients. Services
Estate Planning
Probate Services
Real Estate Closings
Trust Creation
Advance Directives
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of combined legal experience in Texas estate law
- Our family-run practice provides personalized attention to every client
- Free initial 30-minute consultation for all estate planning matters
- Direct affiliation with Alamo Title Company for seamless real estate closings
- Specialized expertise in avoiding court-ordered guardianship proceedings
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Our process addresses tax implications, guardianship designations, and healthcare directives while maintaining compliance with Texas probate laws. Clients receive personalized guidance to navigate complex estate matters with confidence.
Probate Services
Our probate administration handles estate settlement through Texas' efficient probate process. We guide executors and beneficiaries through asset distribution, will validation, and title transfers while maintaining privacy protections. The practice ensures proper documentation for real estate transactions requiring probate court approval, with emphasis on minimizing delays and legal complications for surviving family members.
Real Estate Closings
As an Alamo Title-approved fee office, we facilitate residential and commercial real estate transactions across Texas. Services include title insurance coordination, document preparation, and closing execution. Our expertise ensures compliance with state-specific requirements for property transfers, providing security for buyers and sellers through comprehensive title protection and escrow management.
Trust Creation
We establish revocable living trusts to help clients avoid probate and maintain control over asset distribution. The process includes annual trust reviews, title transfers for real estate and financial assets, and customized provisions for special needs beneficiaries. Our approach balances legal protection with practical considerations for long-term estate management.
Advance Directives
We prepare comprehensive advance directives including medical powers of attorney, HIPAA authorizations, and physician directives. These documents ensure your healthcare preferences are respected during incapacity while designating trusted decision-makers. The practice emphasizes clear documentation to prevent family conflicts and court interventions in critical healthcare situations.
People
Donald R. Campbell, Jr.
Attorney & Counselor
Practicing Texas attorney with decades of experience in estate planning and probate law. Specializes in creating customized legal solutions while maintaining family-focused service standards established since 1950.
Craig Campbell
Office Manager & Closer
Licensed escrow officer managing real estate closing operations since joining the family practice. Coordinates title insurance logistics through Alamo Title Company for residential and commercial property transactions.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I really need?
Basic plans include wills, medical powers of attorney, and durable financial powers. More complex situations may require trusts or specialized directives. We'll assess your needs during the free initial consultation.
How does probate work in Texas?
Texas offers efficient probate procedures allowing asset transfer through wills. We guide executors through court requirements, ensuring proper documentation for real estate sales and financial account access.
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
Trusts help avoid probate but aren't necessary for everyone. We'll evaluate your asset structure and family situation to determine if a trust provides meaningful benefits for your estate plan.
Can you help with real estate closings outside Fort Worth?
Yes, our Alamo Title affiliation enables us to handle residential and commercial closings across all Texas counties through our approved attorney fee office status.
What happens if I don't create an estate plan?
Without planning, Texas intestacy laws determine asset distribution. Court-appointed guardianship may be required for incapacitated individuals, creating financial and emotional burdens for surviving family members.
