Denton County Probate Litigation
Probate Litigation Attorneys in Denton County, Texas
Denton County's statutory probate courts in Denton hear the contested estates of one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. WG Law litigates will contests, fiduciary disputes, and heirship fights for families across the county.
Litigation before the Denton County statutory probate courts (Probate Court No. 1 and No. 2) in Denton
Bilingual representation: Therese Gutierrez (English, Filipino, Tagalog)
Trial and appellate experience: Stephan D. Hwang, litigator since 2007
350+ five-star Google reviews across the DFW metroplex
Why People Call
Don't let the two-year window close
Denton County's rapid growth means more estates — and more disputes — every year. The contest deadline is unforgiving: generally two years after a will is admitted to probate under Tex. Est. Code § 256.204. If you may be an interested person under § 22.018, have your standing and timing reviewed before evidence goes cold.
Will Contests
We bring and defend challenges to wills admitted in the Denton County probate court for lack of capacity, improper execution, fraud, or forgery — within the § 256.204 two-year deadline and only for an interested person under § 22.018.
Undue Influence
When a relative or caretaker pressures an aging testator into rewriting a will, we assemble the financial and medical record to show the instrument reflects someone else's wishes — and ask the Denton County probate court to set it aside.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Executor Removal
Executors and trustees must account fully and act loyally. We seek removal and surcharge against those who don't — and defend fiduciaries who are doing the job right but face accusations.
Heirship & Trust Disputes
We litigate heirship determinations for intestate estates and construction disputes over trust terms, so the right people inherit under Texas law.
Good Fit
Cases we are built to handle
You're an heir, beneficiary, or named fiduciary in a Denton County estate
The decedent resided in Denton County, so venue is proper there under Tex. Est. Code ch. 33
A will changed dramatically when the testator was ill, isolated, or dependent on someone
An executor or trustee is self-dealing or won't provide an accounting
You're a fiduciary who needs to defend against removal or surcharge
May Not Need Us
When a full probate lawyer may not be necessary
You're unhappy with the will but lack standing as an interested person under § 22.018
Litigation costs would likely exceed what's realistically at stake
The two-year contest deadline has already passed without an applicable exception
How We Work
Clear next steps before you hire us
We start with a 15-minute attorney consultation to identify whether the estate has a court problem worth solving. If it does, we explain whether the matter fits a flat fee, hourly work, or contingency structure where appropriate.
Standing & Venue Review
We confirm your status as an interested person, that Denton County is the proper venue under ch. 33, and that you're still inside the § 256.204 deadline.
Evidence & Strategy
We gather the medical, financial, and witness evidence that proves capacity, influence, or breach, and chart the most efficient path through the Denton County probate court.
Resolution
We resolve most disputes through mediation and try the rest, always aiming at the result that protects your inheritance or your good name.
Common Questions
Probate Questions Before You Call
Which court hears a contested estate in Denton County?
Can WG Law help if the estate is in Denton but I live elsewhere?
How long do I have to contest a will?
Talk to a Denton County probate litigation team
If a contested estate is headed for the Denton County probate court, WG Law can review your standing and strategy. Call 214-250-4407 to speak with our team.