Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Dallas, TX
The Law Offices of Heather E. Kraft, PLLC has provided personalized legal services to clients in Dallas and Waxahachie for over 15 years. Our practice focuses on estate planning, probate, business law, and family law, with a commitment to forming lasting relationships and simplifying complex legal processes. Heather Kraft, a Super Lawyers Rising Star recipient, brings extensive experience in litigation, business transactions, and family law matters, including domestic partnerships and child custody.Our team prioritizes client education, offering tailored solutions for estate plans, business formation, and dispute resolution. With a background in both transactional and litigation work, we provide strategic guidance to protect clients' interests. Our dedication to the community is reflected in Heather Kraft's leadership roles and volunteer work, including advocacy for children's rights. We combine legal expertise with a client-centered approach to deliver practical, compassionate representation.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate & Guardianship
Business Law
Family Law
Domestic Partnerships
Commercial Litigation
Child Custody
Divorce
Wills & Trusts
Business Formation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in estate planning and family law.
- Our attorney is recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
- We provide tailored legal strategies for business formation and dispute resolution.
- Our practice includes specialized services for same-sex couples' legal protections.
- We combine litigation expertise with a client-centered approach to probate matters.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect your assets and healthcare preferences. Our plans address property distribution, guardianship for minors, and tax considerations. Clients receive personalized guidance to ensure their wishes are legally documented and enforceable.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody determinations, and support calculations according to Texas guidelines. We represent clients in property division, prenuptial agreements, and domestic partnership dissolutions. The firm emphasizes negotiated settlements while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Business Law
We assist with business formation, contract drafting, and commercial litigation for Texas businesses. Services include entity selection, partnership agreements, and dispute resolution for breach of contract or shareholder conflicts. Our approach combines preventive legal strategies with aggressive representation in commercial disputes.
Probate & Guardianship
We guide executors through probate processes for testate estates and help families navigate intestate succession. Our services include will contests, guardianship petitions, and alternative incapacity planning. We simplify complex probate requirements while protecting beneficiaries' interests in estate distributions.
Domestic Partnerships
We draft domestic partnership agreements to establish legal protections for same-sex couples in Texas. Services include cohabitation contracts, adoption assistance, and estate planning to secure inheritance rights. Our approach addresses name changes, child custody, and property division for unmarried partners.
People
Heather E. Kraft
Attorney
Heather Kraft is a Texas-licensed attorney specializing in estate planning, family law, and business litigation. With Super Lawyers recognition, she combines 20+ years of legal experience with community leadership in Dallas and Waxahachie.
Questions
What areas of law does Heather E. Kraft specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate, business law, family law, and domestic partnership agreements.
How can I avoid probate court in Texas?
While complete avoidance is difficult, proper estate planning with trusts and beneficiary designations can minimize probate requirements.
Do you handle same-sex couple legal matters?
Yes, we provide domestic partnership agreements, adoption services, and estate planning for same-sex couples.
What business law services do you offer?
We assist with business formation, contract drafting, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution for Texas businesses.
How long does a divorce take in Texas?
Texas requires a 60-day waiting period, but complex cases may take several months to resolve.
Can you help with child custody arrangements?
Yes, we guide clients through custody determinations, visitation schedules, and modification proceedings in Texas courts.
