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16 Years
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Trusted Elder Law & Probate Attorneys in Dallas
Founded in 2010, the Tracy S. Bush Law Office specializes in probate, guardianship, Medicaid planning, and estate law in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Our managing attorney, Tracy Bush, brings over 15 years of legal expertise, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law. We combine rigorous academic credentials with hands-on experience in will contests, independent administrations, and elder law matters. Our firm emphasizes personalized client representation, serving Dallas, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell, and Tarrant Counties. We prioritize ethical advocacy, court-appointed roles as Attorney Ad Litem, and comprehensive Medicaid eligibility planning for nursing home care.Our team includes seasoned paralegals and legal staff with specialized knowledge of probate procedures and guardianship requirements. We maintain transparency through annual accountings and court filings while advocating for clients in complex will contests involving undue influence claims. Our practice supports families navigating probate options like Small Estate Affidavits and Independent Administrations. We integrate durable power of attorney documents with advanced estate planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and reduce will contest risks. By focusing on elder law, we address guardianship needs for incapacitated individuals facing financial exploitation or healthcare challenges.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Guardianship Proceedings
Medicaid Eligibility
Will Contests
Trust Management
Power of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Award-winning probate attorney with 15+ years of Texas-specific legal expertise
- Proven success in complex will contests involving undue influence claims
- Specialized Medicaid eligibility planning for nursing home cost reduction
- Court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem experience in Tarrant and Dallas counties
- Experienced team handling Independent Administrations and Guardianship proceedings
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Thorough legal guidance
Compassionate approach
Responsive communication
Successful case outcomes
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning services protect your legacy by creating customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our attorneys ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing tax liabilities and reducing future legal conflicts. We help clients establish durable medical directives to guide healthcare decisions during incapacity.
Probate Administration
Probate administration guides executors through estate settlement processes including asset inventory, debt resolution, and property distribution. Our firm handles independent administrations, will contests, and heirship determinations while ensuring compliance with Texas probate laws and court requirements.
Guardianship Proceedings
Guardianship proceedings establish legal authority to protect incapacitated individuals' personal and financial interests. We assist with court petitions, medical evaluations, and bond requirements while advocating for the proposed ward's best interests during formal proceedings.
Medicaid Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility planning helps families qualify for nursing home benefits while preserving assets. Our attorneys analyze income thresholds, exempt resources, and spousal allowances to develop compliant strategies meeting federal and state program requirements.
Will Contests
Will contest services represent clients challenging or defending estate documents through undue influence claims or execution challenges. We provide strategic litigation support using medical records, witness testimony, and prior will versions to achieve favorable court outcomes.
People
Tracy S. Bush
Managing Attorney
Managing Attorney Tracy Bush graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M School of Law with 15+ years of probate, guardianship, and elder law experience. She serves as Court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem in Tarrant and Dallas counties.
Barry Patrick
Legal Staff
Barry Patrick brings 20+ years of probate division experience from Tarrant County Clerk's Office, offering procedural insights for estate administration and court navigation assistance.
Tanya Doone
Client Coordinator
Tanya Doone specializes in financial institution communications, assisting clients with account verifications and beneficiary designations for estate planning purposes during her 8-year tenure.
Sindy Jimenez
Paralegal
Sindy Jimenez provides paralegal support with 2 years of experience managing emergency case resolutions, coordinating court filings, and implementing process improvements for guardianship proceedings.
Carol Stearns
Operations Manager
Carol Stearns oversees team workflow management, ensuring efficient case progression and weekly priority alignment across probate, guardianship, and Medicaid planning services.
Questions
What probate options exist in Texas?
Texas offers Small Estate Affidavits, Muniment of Title, Independent Administration, and Dependent Administration depending on estate complexity and debt status.
How does Medicaid planning work?
Our attorneys analyze asset exemptions and income thresholds to develop Medicaid eligibility strategies while preserving family assets.
When is guardianship necessary?
Guardianship becomes required when individuals lose capacity to manage medical decisions or face financial exploitation despite existing power of attorney documents.
Can will contests be prevented?
We design estate plans minimizing contest risks through proper execution, updated documentation, and clear asset distribution provisions.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Parker, and Somervell Counties in Texas.
