Business Details
16 Years
experience
Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Arlington, TX
The Law Office of Tracy S. Bush has served the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex since 2010, specializing in elder law, estate planning, probate, guardianship, and Medicaid eligibility. Our practice focuses on protecting families through comprehensive legal strategies tailored to individual needs. With offices in Arlington, Fort Worth, Mansfield, and Granbury, Texas, we provide personalized guidance to navigate complex legal matters. Tracy Bush, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Texas Wesleyan School of Law, brings extensive experience in probate litigation, will contests, and asset protection planning. We prioritize client education to help families make informed decisions about end-of-life planning and long-term care.Our team serves Dallas, Ellis, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell, and Tarrant counties with a commitment to compassionate, ethical representation. We assist clients in creating estate plans that minimize tax liability and reduce the risk of disputes while ensuring their wishes are honored. For those facing guardianship challenges or nursing home cost concerns, we offer strategic legal solutions aligned with Texas law. Our practice emphasizes proactive planning to preserve family assets and maintain dignity through life's transitions.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Guardianship Proceedings
Will Contests
Medicaid Eligibility
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined legal experience in elder law and probate matters
- Our attorney graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Wesleyan School of Law
- We serve seven Texas counties including Dallas, Tarrant, and Johnson
- Specialized expertise in Medicaid planning for nursing home cost reduction
- Proven track record in will contests and guardianship proceedings
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our planning ensures your assets distribute according to your wishes while minimizing tax liability. We specialize in strategies that reduce the risk of will contests and provide clear directives for healthcare and financial decisions.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors through Texas probate processes including independent administrations and heirship determinations. We help validate wills, settle estates, and resolve disputes while ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements. We handle both simple and complex probate matters across seven Texas counties.
Guardianship Proceedings
We assist families in establishing guardianships for loved ones facing incapacity. Our services include court petitions, asset protection strategies, and legal representation to secure court-ordered authority for medical and financial decision-making while preserving individual rights.
Will Contests
We represent clients challenging or defending wills in cases involving undue influence or execution errors. Our approach combines litigation expertise with settlement negotiation to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests in contested estate matters.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid eligibility specialists help families qualify for benefits to cover skilled nursing care costs. We navigate complex asset protection rules, assist with applications, and represent clients in appeals to ensure compliance with Texas Medicaid requirements.
People
Tracy S. Bush
Managing Attorney
Summa Cum Laude Texas Wesleyan Law graduate with 15+ years of legal experience. Specializes in elder law, probate litigation, and Medicaid planning across seven Texas counties. Former attorney ad litem for Tarrant and Dallas County courts.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, and durable power of attorney for healthcare and finances to ensure your wishes are followed.
How does Medicaid planning work?
We help restructure assets and income to meet Texas Medicaid eligibility requirements while preserving family resources for skilled nursing care costs.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Texas intestacy laws determine asset distribution. We assist heirs through probate processes and heirship determinations when wills don't exist.
How can I avoid probate disputes?
Properly drafted estate plans with clear directives and regular updates minimize the risk of contested wills and family conflicts.
What's involved in establishing guardianship?
The process requires court petitions, medical documentation, and legal representation to obtain authority over a loved one's personal and financial matters.
