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Proven North Texas Lawyers Create and Administer Trusts

Effective attorneys with four area offices protect and disperse assets

Trusts can serve many different purposes for individuals, families and organizations. The experienced attorneys of Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP provide knowledgeable guidance to North Texas residents regarding the creation and administration of these legal instruments. We work closely with clients to understand their particular objectives and then clearly outline how a trust might meet their needs. Whether you’re looking to avoid probate, minimize taxes or ensure that your assets are used for a specific purpose, our qualified trusts and estates lawyers handle each task with skill and efficiency. With offices in Denton, Flower Mound, Gainesville and Celina, we help people throughout the region accomplish their financial goals.

Denton firm uses living trusts and other instruments to achieve clients’ goals

Our firm offers comprehensive estate planning counsel, including strong guidance on wills and probate matters. When deciding how to preserve and transfer their wealth, some people are confused by trusts or hesitant to ask about them, but we have the experience to assist you with each aspect of these instruments, such as:

  • Trust creation — We undertake a thorough review of clients’ goals and establish trusts to achieve them. In some instances, people wish to direct assets to help fund a loved one’s education or a charitable cause. Others are looking to reduce tax liability or prevent the hassle associated with probating an estate. Whatever you’re looking for, our attorneys can explain whether a trust can help.
  • Asset management — Whether or not our firm helped to establish a trust, we maintain the highest professional standards when administering trusts and providing counsel to trustees. Even if the terms are complex, our lawyers can ensure that the trust creator’s instructions are honored.
  • Living trust guidance — One popular estate planning tool is a living trust, which lets you have access to the assets you place into the trust for the rest of your life. When you pass away, the property is promptly transferred to your named beneficiaries without the hassle or delay associated with the probate process.

Understanding how a trust can help you preserve and allocate your assets can help you optimize your estate plan. In every situation, we’ll give you counsel suited to your specific situation.

Accomplished advisers handle disputes over terms and fiduciary duties

By law, the trustee has a fiduciary duty to carry out the terms of the trust. Frequently, these tasks are simple, but questions can arise as to whether a trustee is handling assets properly. Whether you’re responsible for administering the trust’s terms or are disputing actions that have been taken, we’ll analyze the situation and advise you of your legal options. From there, our firm can help you pursue appropriate relief through negotiation or litigation.

Contact a knowledgeable Texas trusts and estates lawyer for a consultation

Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, LLP handles trust administration and disputes for North Texas clients, in addition to other asset preservation concerns. Call us at 940-230-2386 or contact us online to make an appointment for a meeting at one of our offices, located in Denton, Flower Mound, Gainesville and Celina.

  • "Absolute best in the business hands down! Don White is absolutely amazing wouldn’t ever consider using anyone else, we highly recommend this firm!" - Alyssa McKissaack

  • "The best! Richard has been my family’s attorney for 35 years. Integrity best describes Richard Hayes." - John Grafa

  • "From my first meeting with Mr. Berry and his staff, I was immediately relieved. The bankruptcy process was explained to me simply and objectively and I was made to feel at ease through the entire ordeal. I was especially impressed by his helpful and knowledgeable assistant, Jackie Cox. I would hope to be able to retain Byron Berry for any future needs." - Anonymous

  • "Great Firm with Great Lawyers! It was a great pleasure working with William and his team." - Collin R. Geis

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