Tarrant County Probate Litigation
Probate Litigation Attorneys in Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County's statutory probate courts sit in Fort Worth and hear the county's contested estates. WG Law's Southlake office is right here in Tarrant County, so we litigate will contests, fiduciary disputes, and heirship fights close to home.
Local office: WG Law's Southlake office is in Tarrant County
Litigation before the Tarrant County statutory probate courts in Fort Worth
Appellate experience: Stephan D. Hwang has argued before the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas
350+ five-star Google reviews across the DFW metroplex
Why People Call
The clock on a will contest is already running
Once a will is admitted to probate in Tarrant County, the two-year contest deadline under Tex. Est. Code § 256.204 begins. Memories fade and records disappear long before then. If you may be an interested person under § 22.018, have your standing and deadline evaluated now rather than later.
Will Contests
We challenge and defend wills admitted in the Tarrant County probate courts for lack of testamentary capacity, improper execution, fraud, or forgery — within the § 256.204 two-year window and only for an interested person under § 22.018.
Undue Influence
When pressure from a caretaker or relative replaces a testator's true intent, we build the case from financial records, medical history, and changed beneficiaries and ask the Tarrant County probate court to set the will aside.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Executor Removal
We move to remove and surcharge executors and trustees who self-deal, conceal assets, or refuse to account before the Fort Worth probate courts — and defend fiduciaries acting in good faith.
Heirship & Trust Disputes
We litigate heirship determinations for estates without a clear will and disputes over trust terms, ensuring the right heirs receive the right shares under Texas law.
Good Fit
Cases we are built to handle
You're an heir, beneficiary, or fiduciary in a Tarrant County estate
The decedent resided in Tarrant County, so venue is proper there under Tex. Est. Code ch. 33
You prefer a litigation team with a physical office in Tarrant County
A will was rewritten under suspicious circumstances, or a fiduciary won't account
You're a fiduciary defending against removal or surcharge claims
May Not Need Us
When a full probate lawyer may not be necessary
You object to the will's terms but have no standing as an interested person
The dispute is too small for litigation to make economic sense
More than two years have passed since the will was admitted and no exception applies
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 you're an interested person under § 22.018, that Tarrant County is the proper venue under ch. 33, and that the § 256.204 deadline still leaves you room to act.
Evidence & Strategy
From our Southlake office, we gather the medical, financial, and witness evidence and select the causes of action that best fit the case before the Fort Worth probate courts.
Resolution
We pursue mediated settlement when it serves you and try the case when it doesn't, protecting your inheritance or clearing your name as a fiduciary.
Common Questions
Probate Questions Before You Call
Which court hears a contested estate in Tarrant County?
Does WG Law have an office in Tarrant County?
How long do I have to contest a will?
Talk to a Tarrant County probate litigation team
If you're facing a contested estate in Tarrant County, our Southlake-based team can review your standing and your options. Call 214-250-4407 to speak with our team.