Fannin County Probate Lawyers

Fannin County is not Dallas County. That is stating the obvious. But it is a point that only lawyers who regularly practice in the Red River area counties understand. Lawyers from Dallas have cars and can buy maps. But that does not mean they know Fannin County jurors, judges and court personnel. We do. We have substantial experience in handling contested probate matters in Fannin County.

Uncontested estates in Fannin County, Texas may be handled by the Fannin County Judge.  However, contested estates in Fannin County are transferred to the Fannin County Court at Law. That court handles contested matters such as will contests, fiduciary complaints, guardianship disputes. The Judge of the County Court at Law is very experienced in evaluating issues such as testamentary capacity, undue influence, ambiguous terms in a will, the obligations of a fiduciary, etc. Appeals from Fannin County Court at Law are typically heard by the Texarkana Court of Appeals. The district court may hear claims pertaining to trust, property, personal injury, and consumer disputes. 

Fannin County has an estimated population of 34,000. The courts are located in Bonham. Fannin County is currently experiencing economic growth, driven by the northward expansion of the DFW  and also by the development of Bois d'Arc Lake.  This growth has been fueled by the healthcare, education, and agriculture industries.  Average land value in Fannin County has increased from approximately $2,800 in 2015 to over $3,500 in 2020. This reflects the continued demand for real property land in the area, particularly for agricultural and recreational use

Land values are rising in Fannin County, due to economic and population growth. This has an impact on contested estates, since it increases the amounts at stake in such disputes. Those increased stakes emphasize the importance of hiring a probate litigation lawyer who has substantial experience in handling contested estates.

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.  

Our attorneys generally do not handle routine estate planning or estate administration issues.   However, our law firm will help you navigate the local probate process and protect your inheritance rights.  Losing a loved one is difficult.  Dealing with family discord related to financial disputes someone dies can be traumatic.  But we assist clients routinely in just those situations. 

We provide you with legal guidance in contested estates, from start to finish.   We have been serving Fannin County clients for decades, including in probate court.  We have defended and sued executors, as required to obtain justice and secure inheritance rights.   Our office location is nearby in Sherman.  We offer flexible fee arrangements, including hourly or contingent payments. 

Give lawyer J. Michael Young a call.  (903) 893-8177