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Trusted Probate & Estate Planning Lawyers in Denton, TX
Chenault Law Firm specializes in probate, estate planning, trust litigation, and fiduciary matters, serving clients across North Texas. With a focus on strategic legal solutions, the firm handles contested and uncontested probate cases, estate administration, and complex trust disputes. Our team combines extensive experience with personalized service, guided by attorney referrals and long-standing client relationships.Based in Denton County, we provide representation in Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties, offering both in-office and travel-based mediation services. Our attorneys hold leadership roles in local legal associations and prioritize transparent communication to help clients navigate emotionally challenging legal processes efficiently.
Services
Probate
Estate Planning
Trusts
Mediation
Fiduciary Litigation
Will Contests
Estate Administration
Transfer on Death Deeds
Local Counsel Services
Heirship Determination
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in Texas probate and estate law with decades of combined experience.
- Our team includes a former district judge and active members of local legal associations.
- We provide strategic, cost-effective solutions for complex fiduciary litigation matters.
- Serving North Texas with offices in Denton and Flower Mound for client convenience.
- We maintain transparent communication and detailed case explanations throughout the process.
Associations and certifications
- Denton Bar Association - Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
Services
Probate Administration
We guide executors and administrators through Texas probate processes, handling will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution. Our attorneys represent clients in both contested and uncontested probate matters across North Texas counties. With experience in complex estate cases, we ensure compliance with state requirements while minimizing family conflicts during difficult transitions.
Estate Planning
Our firm creates customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual needs. We help clients protect assets, designate healthcare proxies, and establish guardianship arrangements while ensuring Texas legal compliance. Through strategic planning, we help families avoid probate and maintain control over asset distribution during incapacity or after death.
Trust Administration
We assist trustees with post-death trust administration duties including asset transfer, tax compliance, and beneficiary communications. Our services cover revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts. We provide guidance on fiduciary responsibilities while ensuring proper implementation of trust terms according to Texas law requirements.
Fiduciary Litigation
Our attorneys represent parties in trust and estate litigation matters including breach of fiduciary claims, will contests, and executor misconduct allegations. We handle complex disputes involving asset mismanagement, undue influence, and beneficiary rights across North Texas courts. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical resolution strategies.
Mediation Services
We offer mediation for estate and probate disputes with experienced attorneys facilitating confidential settlements. Our mediators help families resolve inheritance conflicts, trust administration issues, and guardianship matters outside courtroom settings. This private process provides flexible solutions while preserving family relationships through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
People
Gilland Chenault
Attorney
Gilland Chenault leads the firm with extensive probate and estate litigation experience. He serves as Vice-President of the Denton Bar Association's Probate Section and acts as Guardian Ad Litem in statutory probate court cases.
Courtland Kristoferson
Attorney
Courtland Kristoferson focuses on estate planning and trust administration matters. He assists clients with creating comprehensive wealth transfer strategies and represents fiduciaries in trust administration proceedings across North Texas.
John Narsutis
Of Counsel, Former District Judge
John Narsutis provides valuable judicial perspective as Of Counsel. His former role as district judge enhances the firm's litigation strategy development and dispute resolution capabilities in complex probate cases.
Questions
What probate services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of probate including will admission, executor appointments, heirship determinations, and estate administration across North Texas counties.
Do you provide estate planning consultations?
Yes, we offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies tailored to Texas law requirements.
Can you help avoid probate through trusts?
Our attorneys specialize in creating revocable living trusts and other estate planning tools to help clients bypass probate proceedings when appropriate.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin counties with office locations in Flower Mound and Denton, Texas.
Do you handle trust litigation cases?
Yes, our firm represents clients in trust administration disputes, breach of fiduciary claims, and contested trust matters throughout North Texas.
Are mediation services available?
We provide professional mediation services for estate and probate disputes with experienced attorneys facilitating confidential settlements in Denton County.
