Denton County Probate
Denton County has two statutory probate courts. The Denton County Probate Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over estate matters. The probate courts have adopted local rules to govern their dockets.
The probate court is located in the city of Denton, the County seat. The probate court is located in the Denton County Courts Building, along with the Denton County district courts. Appeals from Denton County Probate Court are heard by the Fort Worth Court of Appeals.
In the past, Denton County was considered primarily rural. No more. Denton County has experienced tremendous growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Denton County grew from 662,614 population in 2010 to an estimated 919,324 in 2020, a 38.7% increase. Estimates suggest the population could reach over 1.2 million by 2030.
The largest cities in Denton County, Texas, by population (as of 2020) , are:
Denton - Population: 147,515
Lewisville - Population: 106,586
Flower Mound - Population: 83,967
Little Elm - Population: 53,459
The Colony - Population: 45,149
The University of North Texas is the fifth largest university in Texas, with an enrollment now over 38,000. It is the largest employer in the county. and the greater Denton area. Other large employers include Peterbilt and Frito Lay. Flower Mound is home to many major employers, including Fidelity Investments, Stryker Communications, and the Medical Center of Lewisville.
Estate disputes in Denton County commonly include claims regarding the ownership of land. The land in Denton County has traditionally been used for farming and ranching. But increased growth has led to demand for retail and commercial uses. Land values in the county are rising, due both to increased commercial demand and also demand from DFW buyers for ranch and hunting land.
Denton County Courthouse
Denton Probate Litigation Attorneys
We are a North Texas law firm, although we serve clients throughout the state. We handle contested estates and trust litigation in Denton County and the surrounding North Texas area.
We handle will contests. We regularly litigate claims of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity and have experience applying the law in Texas to high stakes probate and trust administration disputes.
We are also fiduciary litigation attorneys and evaluate claims pertaining to improper executor estate administration and handling of estate property.
Call us if you believe litigation is necessary to protect your interests as a beneficiary. We can help you understand the pertinent estate planning documents. We can also explain the probate process and the roles of different types of probate lawyers.
Estate litigation and probate disputes can be complex. Emotions are high when a loved one passes away. Probate law can be complicated. We help you navigate the complex legal issues and help preserve estate assets. We are trial lawyers who are ready for the courtroom, when necessary.
Many disputes include the transfers of land through a will. But there can also be disputes regarding the validity of transfers via deeds, pre-death. Common forms of deeds include warranty deeds, Lady Bird deeds, and statutory Transfer on Death Deeds.
Contact us for Denton County estate litigation
Contact us is you need an attorney to consult regarding a contested estate and related probate matters. Litigation is an area of probate not often handled by most estate planning and probate lawyers. But our law office regularly provides legal services to clients involved in contested estates.
