If you need legal help with probate matters in Texas, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Texas attorneys handle cases involving estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Texas is generally 4 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Texas's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Texas sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Texas bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right probate attorney in Texas means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how probate law works in Texas — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to probate law in Texas. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Gratia Grace P. Schoemakers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
GP Schoemakers, PLLC
 1100 E. NASA PARKWAY Suite 420J HOUSTON TX 77058
(832) 408-0505
Washington University School of Law (2006)
Dutch, English
Texas Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Estate Planning
Lori Peterson Perez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 400 N. Britton Avenue Suite B Rio Grande City TX 78582
(956) 488-0122
St. Mary s University (1997)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Divorce
Rodolfo Santos Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Rudy Santos, L.L.C.
 500 N. Water St. Suite 515 Corpus Christi TX 78401
(956) 476-3337
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Genevieve Celeste Barr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Harris Law Office
 4255 Bryant Irvin Rd Ste 211 Fort Worth TX 76109
(817) 294-1237
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University (2009)
English
Bar #24073887
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Greg Longino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Greg Longino
 101 S. 1st St. Lufkin TX 75901
(936) 639-5999
Baylor Law School (1979)
English
Texas Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law
Brendin Miguez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Miguez Law Office, PLLC
 440 Louisiana Street Suite 900 Houston TX 77002
(832) 930-1145
South Texas College of Law (2020)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Employment Law
Mark P. Yablon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Yablon Law PLLC
 2777 Allen Parkway 10th Floor Houston TX 77002
(281) 310-5813
University of Texas School of Law
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Sharon Almaguer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 By Appointment Port Isabel TX 78578
(956) 451-3811
University Of Houston (1989)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Elder Law
Max Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8222 Douglas Avenue Ste 400 Dallas TX 75225
(214) 526-7900
South Texas College of Law
English, Spanish
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Personal Injury
Gabriel Aparicio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Aparicio & McLaren, LLC
 5123 N. McColl Rd. McAllen TX 78504
(956) 686-9400
Texas A&M University - College Station
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Rosendo Parra III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Parra Law Office
 4204 Gardendale #105 San Antonio TX 78229
(210) 332-5454
St. Mary s University School of Law
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Paul F. Wieneskie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bailey & Galyen Lawyers at Law
 660 N. Central Expy. Ste 290 Plano TX 75074
(817) 583-8392
Baylor Law School (1979)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Bernard Allen Cumbie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
B. Allen Cumbie Attorney at Law
 1514 7th St Bay City TX 77414
(979) 245-1623
Baylor University (1973)
Bar #05222500
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Troy Dwain Nicholson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Troy Nicholson
 1708 15th Street Lubbock TX 79401
(806) 255-4470
Texas Tech University School of Law (2013)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Consumer Law
Lisa A Vance - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office Of Lisa A. Vance
 814 N. Alamo St. Suite 1 San Antonio TX 78215
(210) 582-5887
St. Mary s University School of Law (1977)
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Candace Meryl Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sissac Legal Group
 130 N. Preston Road Ste. 100-420 Prosper TX 75078
Loyola University New Orleans
English
Bar #24054870
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Joseph Veith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Joseph R. Veith Law
 2511 N. Stanton St. El Paso TX 79902
(915) 600-6045
University of California - San Francisco (2005)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Tyson Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Tyson R. Phillips
 515 N. Velasco St. Angleton TX 77515
(713) 714-4570
South Texas College of Law (2014)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
Paul Albert Romano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Romano & Sumner, PLLC
 4610 Sweetwater Blvd #200 Sugar Land TX 77479
(281) 242-0995
University Of Texas (2002)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Richard H Fair - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Richard Fair
 9500 Ray White Road Suite 200 Fort Worth TX 76244
(817) 961-1308
Texas A&M University School of Law
English, French
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
James Michael Richardson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Richardson Firm PLLC
 1607 Nueces Street Austin TX 78701
(512) 940-1176
University of Tulsa College of Law (1981)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Employment Law
Ronald Houdyshell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Houdyshell + Partners, LLC
 3900 Lakeplace Ln Austin TX 78746
(512) 751-1694
University of Texas - Austin
Bar #172725
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense
Dustin Webber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Indigo Legal Solutions, PLLC
 9315 N Fitzgerald Way Missouri City TX 77459
(888) 211-3390
New York University School of Law
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Michael Bell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michael Bell
 401 E Sonterra Blvd Suite 375 San Antonio TX 78258
(210) 729-9635
Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University (2016)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Barrett Glynn Dye - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bethune Enright PLLC
 304 S Main St Perryton TX 79070
(806) 648-4529
Oklahoma City University School of Law (2010)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Ronald Haggerty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ronald Haggerty Law Office
 12440 Emily Ct Unit 101 Sugar Land TX 77478
(832) 500-4653
South Texas College of Law (1996)
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Intellectual Property
Marilyn Miller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marilyn G. Miller, Attorney at Law
 1220 W. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620
(512) 894-0319
University Of Missouri: Kansa (1983)
Spanish
Bar #14099180
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Eric Scot Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Parker Law Firm
 616 W. Main Street Suite 101 Fredericksburg TX 78624
(830) 990-2221
University Of Texas (2004)
Bar #24048710
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Consumer Law Estate Planning
Darryl V. Pratt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pratt Law Group, PLLC
 2591 DALLAS PKWY STE 505 FRISCO TX 75034-8564
(972) 712-2832
Oklahoma City University School of Law (1994)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Don Richardson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 303 E. Groesbeck Ave. Lufkin TX 75901
(936) 635-6090
University of Texas - Austin (1990)
English
Texas Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
Cheryl Ann Wulf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cheryl A. Wulf, Lawyer at Law
 11702 Hwy 64 E Tyler TX 75707
(903) 525-9870
South Texas College Of Law (2003)
English
Texas Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
David Jackson Greer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Selesky Law Office
 9601 Katy Fwy, suite 290 Houston TX 77024
(713) 780-9595
Texas A&M University - College Station (2014)
English, Spanish
Utah Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Cynthia Guerra - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Cynthia Guerra
 20501 Katy Freeway, Suite 200 Katy TX 77450
(281) 579-3977
Texas Southern University (1990)
French, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish
Bar #08574520
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Earl Glenn Thames Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Potter Minton
 201 S. Lafayette Street Marshall TX 75670
(903) 597-8311
Baylor Law School (1990)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Elder Law
William Taylor Burrell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
William T. Burrell
 P.O. Box 312370 New Braunfels TX 78131-2370
(830) 708-9534
Mississippi College School Of (1993)
Bar #00787173
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Probate
Showing 1-40 of 608 attorneys
Added to bookmarks!