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Estate and probate counsel in San Antonio

Wills, Estates & Probate

Thoughtful planning can make future decisions clearer. After a death, careful administration can protect property, honor legal duties, and reduce avoidable conflict during an already difficult time.

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2010Licensed in Texas

EligibleTo practice in Texas

Bar No. 24073983State Bar of Texas

Focused counsel

Careful planning. Orderly administration. Clear advocacy.

Estate work can begin with a plan for incapacity and the transfer of property, or with questions that arise after a family member dies. The right path depends on the documents, how assets are titled, family circumstances, and Texas law.

Butler Trial Law helps clients understand the available process, organize the required information, and address disputes with the same evidence-focused preparation used in other contested matters.

How the firm can help

Estate and probate matters may include

  • 01

    Wills and related incapacity-planning documents

  • 02

    Probate and estate administration

  • 03

    Executor and administrator responsibilities

  • 04

    Heirship and property-title questions

  • 05

    Review of existing estate-planning documents

  • 06

    Contested probate and estate disputes

This list is illustrative, not a promise that the firm can accept a particular matter. Representation begins only after conflicts are checked and a written engagement agreement is signed.

The Butler approach

Match the process to the family and the assets

  1. 01

    Identify the documents and property

    Review wills, beneficiary designations, deeds, account information, and other records that may control what happens next.

  2. 02

    Explain duties and options

    Clarify the available Texas process, the decision-maker’s responsibilities, and the practical sequence of necessary steps.

  3. 03

    Resolve issues deliberately

    Address administration, title, creditor, heirship, or contested issues with an organized record and a defined strategy.

Starting the conversation

Common questions

Does everyone need the same estate-planning documents?

No. Appropriate documents depend on family circumstances, assets, decision-making preferences, and existing beneficiary or ownership arrangements. A consultation can identify which tools fit the situation.

Is probate always required after a death?

Not always. Whether probate or another Texas procedure is appropriate may depend on the will, the type and value of property, how assets are titled, debts, and the identity of heirs or beneficiaries.

What should I bring to an estate or probate consultation?

For planning, bring existing documents and a general list of family members, assets, and debts. After a death, bring the original will if available, the death certificate, deeds, account information, and any court papers received.

Start with a conversation

Tell Chase what is at stake.

Request a preferred consultation time, call the office, or email Chase directly. Do not send confidential information until the firm confirms representation.

Request a consultationCall (210) 787-5341chase@butlertriallaw.com