Wills and Probate

McKinney, Texas Lawyer Handling Wills and Probate

At the Law Offices of Michael Sloan, we offer a range of legal services important to families in and around Collin County. We can help you develop your wills and a basic estate plan, or advise you if you are named as a personal representative in a will we can advise you concerning the probate process.

Our fees are reasonable and all cases are personally handled by seasoned local attorney Michael Sloan. If you have questions about estate planning, wills or probate, contact the Law Offices of Michael Sloan for a free initial consultation.

Wills and basic estate plans

All families should have wills and basic estate plans. Even if your main asset is a house, a basic estate plan will simplify the probate process and give your loved ones the peace of mind of knowing that your affairs are in order.

Estate plans are especially important for families with minor children, or with children who have special medical needs. In the sad event of both parents' deaths, a guardianship designation made in advance can greatly ease the process of determining who will care for the children.

At the Law Offices of Michael Sloan, we can write or review estate planning documents for you such as:

• A will, to designate the beneficiary or beneficiaries of your estate and to designate a guardian for minor children or adults with special needs
• An advance medical directive, which allows you to make decisions in advance about end-of-life medical care
• A durable medical power of attorney, which gives a trusted person the right to make medical decisions for you should you become incapacitated
• A durable financial power of attorney, which designates someone to make financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated

Probate administration

Texas has two different types of probate proceedings: independent administrations, when a valid will exists; and dependent administrations, where no will exists or where all beneficiaries named in a will are disqualified from inheritance.

We offer experienced advice for those involved in either independent or dependent probate administration. In all cases, our goal is to help the probate process proceed smoothly, with minimal conflict, delay and expense.

Questions about wills or probate?

Contact Collin County, Texas, attorney Michael Sloan for a free and private initial consultation. We offer reasonable fee arrangements, and our law office in McKinney is handicapped-accessible.