Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Probate & Estate Planning Attorneys in Denton, TX
Chenault Law Firm specializes in probate, estate planning, trusts, fiduciary litigation, and mediation services. Our team brings extensive legal experience to complex matters involving estate administration, will contests, and trust disputes. Founded in 2011, we have built a reputation for strategic problem-solving and thorough client representation, with a significant portion of our business stemming from attorney referrals and long-standing clients. Based in Denton County, Texas, we serve clients throughout North Texas and beyond, offering personalized legal guidance tailored to each client's unique needs.Our attorneys are deeply involved in the local legal community, holding leadership roles in probate and trust sections of local bar associations. We prioritize transparency, client education, and accessibility, ensuring clients remain informed throughout every legal process. With offices in Flower Mound and Denton, we provide both in-person and travel-based legal services to accommodate client needs.
Services
Probate
Estate Planning
Trusts
Fiduciary Litigation
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in probate and trust litigation
- Our team includes former probate court appointees with insider expertise
- We provide personalized service with direct attorney communication
- We serve all North Texas counties including Denton, Dallas, and Collin
- We combine courtroom experience with mediation expertise for optimal outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
Services
Probate
Our probate attorneys guide clients through Texas estate administration processes. We represent executors, beneficiaries, and creditors in contested and uncontested probate matters, including will contests, heirship determinations, and estate disputes. Our team handles complex probate litigation while maintaining compassionate support during difficult times.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans to preserve assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Services include wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and transfer-on-death deeds. Our customized approach minimizes probate requirements while addressing family-specific needs and tax considerations for Texas residents.
Trusts
Our trust attorneys assist with trust creation, administration, and litigation. We help clients establish revocable and irrevocable trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and special needs provisions. Our team also represents trustees and beneficiaries in trust disputes and fiduciary responsibility matters across North Texas.
Fiduciary Litigation
We handle complex fiduciary disputes involving executors, trustees, and guardians. Our litigation services include breach of fiduciary duty claims, trust modifications, and contested estate administrations. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to protect client interests in probate court.
Mediation
Our certified mediators specialize in resolving estate and trust disputes outside courtroom litigation. We facilitate negotiations for probate conflicts, will contests, and trust disagreements using our deep understanding of Texas probate law. Mediation services are available in-office or at mutually agreed locations across North Texas.
People
Gilland Chenault
Attorney & Founder
Gilland Chenault, a Super Lawyer in estate and trust litigation, has practiced probate law since 2004. He serves as Denton County Probate Court Guardian Ad Litem and former Texas Womans University planned giving officer. He combines litigation expertise with estate planning experience.
Courtland Kristoferson
Attorney
Courtland Kristoferson brings dedicated legal representation to probate and estate matters. He works closely with clients on estate administration, trust disputes, and fiduciary litigation while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills for complex cases.
John Narsutis
Of Counsel, Former District Judge
John Narsutis, a former district judge, provides valuable perspective on estate litigation. His judicial experience enhances our strategic approach to probate disputes, offering clients insights into courtroom decision-making processes and case outcomes.
Questions
What probate services do you offer in Denton County?
We handle all aspects of probate including estate administration, will contests, heirship determinations, and contested probate litigation. Our attorneys represent executors, beneficiaries, and creditors throughout the Denton County probate process.
How can estate planning help avoid probate?
Proper estate planning using revocable living trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations can help Texas residents avoid probate. Our attorneys create customized plans to ensure smooth asset transfer while minimizing court involvement.
Do you handle trust disputes in North Texas?
Yes, we represent trustees and beneficiaries in trust administration disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and trust modifications across Denton, Dallas, and Collin Counties with both litigation and mediation solutions.
Are your mediation services available outside Denton?
Our probate mediators travel throughout North Texas. We offer mediation services in Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin Counties with flexible locations to accommodate all parties involved in estate disputes.
What experience do you have with complex estates?
Our attorneys have handled multi-million dollar estates, contested wills, and complex fiduciary litigation. We combine courtroom experience with practical solutions for high-value estates requiring specialized probate administration.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 972.591.0099 or through our website to schedule a confidential consultation at our Flower Mound office or via phone. We provide personalized legal guidance for all estate and probate matters.
