Estate Planning Attorney in Denton, TX
Strategy-first wills and living trusts for Denton families, with an office right here in town. Se habla español.
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Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with our team.
Why Denton families plan now
Denton is a place people put down roots. Some come for the universities and stay. Others buy a first home, start a business or raise children here.
Each of those moments changes what a plan needs to do. A house, a growing family or a small business can all pass to the wrong person, or get stuck, without clear instructions.
If you own a home in Denton County, you already have something worth protecting. If you have children, you have people who depend on you. A plan answers the questions your family would otherwise face on its hardest day.
Not just documents. A strategy for everything you've built. That means we start with your family, your property and your goals, then build the plan around them.
What your plan can include
- A living trust to help your family avoid a full probate process
- A will, including guardian nominations for minor children
- Financial and medical powers of attorney
- Directives to physicians and HIPAA releases
- Provisions for blended families, a business or a loved one with special needs
Not sure whether you need a will or a trust? Read our guide: will vs. living trust guide. For the full picture, see estate planning page.
How probate works in Denton County
If someone dies owning property without a plan, their estate usually goes through probate. Denton County has two probate courts, Probate Court No. 1 and Probate Court No. 2, both at 3900 Morse St. in Denton.
Probate is a public court process. It involves filings, notices and court oversight, and it can take time. A well-built plan can reduce what your family has to go through.
Our guide explains the steps in plain English: Collin and Denton County probate guide.
Our process
- Alers Legacy Strategy Session: our first meeting where we map your family, assets and goals.
- Legacy Design Meeting: we agree on the strategy and quote one fixed fee.
- Precision Drafting: we draft documents that fit your plan.
- Legacy Walkthrough: we review every page with you before you sign.
- Legacy Signing Ceremony: you sign with care, and we complete the formalities.
After signing, we help you fund your trust and offer periodic Legacy Check-ins. See each step in detail: estate planning process page.
Bilingual service, in the language you think in
Attorney Alers is bilingual in English and Spanish. You can meet, ask questions and review your documents in whichever language feels most natural. Many families want every generation to understand the plan, and we make that possible.
Plan with a Denton office close by
Meet us in Denton or at our Frisco office. Your first step is one conversation about what you want to protect.
Book your Alers Legacy Strategy Session
Not sure where to start? Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with our team.
FAQs
Where is the Alers Law office in Denton?
We have an office in Denton at 608 East Hickory Street, Suite 128, Denton, TX 76205, by appointment only. Call (469) 207-1515 or book online and we will confirm your meeting time.
Which court handles probate for Denton County estates?
Denton County has two probate courts, Probate Court No. 1 and Probate Court No. 2, both at 3900 Morse St. in Denton. Our probate guide explains how matters typically move through the court.
Do I need a living trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on your property, your family and your goals. A living trust can help avoid probate for assets placed in it. We discuss both in your Strategy Session.
Can we meet in Spanish?
Yes. We offer meetings, document review and signing in English or Spanish.