Zephyr Probate Lawyers

Matthew Gilpin began working for McCathern as a partner in 2018 and his practice primarily focuses on probate matters, estate administrations, and inheritance issues in the North Texas region.

Mr. Gilpin’s probate experience involves managing all aspects of cases – legal and administrative – from start to finish. This includes helping his clients find the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to settling estate matters. Additionally, he advises clients regarding estate planning and asset protection and he drafts trusts, wills, directives, releases, and other estate planning documents.

Mr. Gilpin firmly believes that to create the most effective estate plan, it must be...

Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.

Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...

Jeff is licensed to practice in all state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He currently is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Austin Business Executives League (ABEL), and Business Networking International (BNI). Jeff’s legal practice focusses primarily on business & commercial litigation, collections, business transactional law, business entity formations, mergers & acquisitions, contracts, wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate. Jeff is also a certified Mediator. He mediates legal disputes in family, business, and civil law.

Jeff graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA...

I bring an unusually wide range of both legal and business experience that bring a unique depth and breadth the services that I provide, including, but not limited to, real estate, contracts, commercial law, and banking. My business background prior to law school provided me with many unique insights and a greater appreciation of the many interrelationships between the law and business.

My career actually began in community banks and savings and loans in Arlington and Houston. I ultimately served as the president of a newly-chartered national bank during its organization and start-up phases.

After fifteen years in business, I...

Ronda Haynes is a solo practitioner who opened her own law firm in December 2017. She received her J.D. from Texas A&M School of Law in 2015. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Business and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Ronda was born and raised in Azle, having graduated from Azle High School in 1990. After moving away for many years, she returned home to open her law practice. She is involved in her local community and in the Fort Worth Community. She volunteers with the VITA program and sits on the Board of Directors of Guardianship Services, Inc.

Ronda held...

Attorney Keith Morris is the founding attorney of Keith Morris & Stacy Kelly, Attorneys at Law. Mr. Morris graduated from Texas A & M University in 1997. He achieved his Juris Doctor at the University of Houston Law Center in 2001. Since then Mr. Morris has devoted himself to the practice discipline of probate administration as well as litigation involving estates, probate, guardianships, fiduciary duty, commercial, and other general litigation. His firm represents individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations with general legal assistance, mediation, and litigation. Mr. Morris has been named a 2015 Texas Super Lawyer, an H Texas Magazine...

Carey Thompson has been practicing Social Security Disability Law Since 2008 after he graduated from Texas Wesleyan School of Law, now known as Texas A&M school of Law in Fort Worth, TX. While at Texas Wesleyan he served on Law Review. Prior to going to Law School, Mr. Thompson was a High School Band Director for four years using his degree in Music Education from Michigan State University. Prior to Attending Michigan State, he attended Aledo Schools from Kindergarten to graduate. Mr.Thompson feels strongly about serving the people of Tarrant County.

I have been practicing law in Austin since 1977. After many years of a litigation-focused practice I have changed that focus to Estate Planning and Probate. I am no longer maintaining a downtown office, so I frequently meet at clients’ homes or offices or at other places convenient for the client. I am able to offer services for much less than I did in the past. I hope that my clients will continue to consult me about the important issues in their lives. If I unable to personally assist them I will recommend appropriate professionals.

Tom is married since 1971 to...

Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...

Isreal focuses his practice on tax and estate planning. He advises clients on how to minimize estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes, as well as the implementation and administration of complex estate planning structures. Isreal is Board Certified in Tax Law and Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner, and a Personal Financial Specialist. Before going into private practice, Isreal served for five years as a trial attorney for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, where he personally handled over 1,700 cases, including over 850 cases...

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

My name is Scott Weber with Norris & Weber, PLLC. Our offices are located at 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas. We specialize in Estate and Trust Litigation. Whether you need to enforce your rights under a trust, want to challenge a will, or need professional guidance regarding a guardianship or breach of fiduciary duty, you can find the help you need at our law office.

If you are thinking about filing for divorce, have a family law related case or need help with visitation or a child custody matter, contact our firm today, our experienced attorneys will be able to guide you through the process and will be able to handle your case. Call our firm today!

Max Murphy graduated from the South Texas College of Law.

Steven C. Holman has been a licensed attorney for the past fourteen years. He comes from a family of estate planning attorneys that have been in practice for over 35 years. Steven received his law degree from Whittier Law School and an LLM from Boston University. He received an undergraduate degree in Economics from Willamette University. Steven is licensed to practice in Texas and California.

I began my legal career as a prosecutor in my hometown of Marshall, Texas. During that time, I gained valuable experience handling cases involving juvenile and domestic violence crimes. Simultaneously, I started assisting family and friends with wills, real estate transactions, and entity documents. It was during this period that I discovered my passion for these practice areas, leading me to shift my focus to estate planning and probate matters in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. I also briefly worked at a title company, further enhancing my practical experience. Continuing my commitment to serving clients and advancing my legal knowledge, I...

Mr. Deffenbaugh can offer over thirty years of legal expertise in an array of legal areas. He has worked on cases involving contracts, probate, taxation, insurance, real estate, oil and gas, business startups, and credit unions. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Mary’s University in 1975 and become a Certified Public Accountant in 1977. Mr. Deffenbaugh went on to complete his Master of Business Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1982. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University Law School in 1992. Mr. Deffenbaugh has been a small business owner for...

Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization and CPA

My practice is focused on representing clients in a wide variety of matters pertaining to tax planning, tax controversy, and estate planning. I regularly assist clients with resolving federal and state tax controversies, and have represented individuals, closely held businesses, and large corporations in IRS audits, appeals and litigation in the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court. I have also represented taxpayers in disputes with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. I handle the formation of business entities and non-profit organizations, mergers and acquisitions, tax-free reorganizations, and state and local taxes. Additionally, I have assisted with...

Brooke is a passionate advocate for her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Brooke understands that when her clients come to see her, they are often dealing with a lot of emotions, sometimes good and sometimes bad, but she handles their case with care and guides them to a solution. Brooke practices family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, gestational agreements, pre & post marital agreements, and the list goes on. Brooke also leads the firm's estate planning and probate department. Call Brooke today to see how she and the Branch Law Firm...

Gloria Yates Early is a hard working attorney with 20 years of experience in the San Antonio Area. She cares about her clients and isn't afraid of a fight. From paperwork to lawsuits Gloria Yates Early is here to help, check out her website: www.gloriayatesearlyattorney.com and call for an appointment- (210) 902-6130. "Get help early, call Early!"

Maria "Marisol" Trottier

Ms. Trottier obtained her law degree from George Washington University Law School. She moved to Texas in 1997 and focused initially on representing commercial lenders.
Since 2015, Ms. Trottier has been in private practice, focusing on probate proceedings, estate planning, trusts, and other closely related areas of the law.
When she is not practicing law, Marisol enjoys spending quality time with her teenage son, family, and friends. She enjoys yoga, any type of activity in nature (tennis, biking), and perfecting her proficiency in Spanish. Marisol was born in Chile and moved to the United States as a young...

As a seasoned advocate, Tracie Wright-Reneau is skilled in navigating the justice system to handle legal issues between parties with meticulous attention to detail, poise, and intelligence. She works to provide services to clients at a reasonable cost, with the goal of using client resources most effectively. She is experienced in communicating with clients in a manner that is both comprehensible and knowledgeable. Tracie Wright-Reneau graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2006 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Texas immediately thereafter. She handles primarily Family Law cases such as divorces, custody suits,...

I am an Associate Attorney and focus my practice on litigating and forming business entities, guardianships, probates, and estate planning. I am committed to assisting my clients with their legal needs in some of the most important moments of their lives. I work to ensure their goals are reached no matter the complexity. I attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law and graduated with my Juris Doctorate. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my Oklahoma State Cowboys athletic teams, playing basketball, and learning more about historical events.

With over twenty-eight years of experience, Jennifer Ramos joined the Bouschor legal team with a focus on Family Law & Probate Law. A graduate of Baylor School of Law, Jennifer is fluent in Spanish and offers a diverse experience and unique skill set in order to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Jennifer began her legal career with Legal Aid of West Texas (Fort Worth) and then served as Managing Attorney at the Denton branch of Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. Jennifer launched her private practice in 2012. The servant heart of her own parents is a driving influence...

I attended South Texas College of Law and began practicing law in 2012. I believe that my clients should get the individualized care that they require by truly listening to their needs and then helping them to create a step-by-step solution to achieve their goals. Working in Katy in the areas of Probate, Guardianship, Medicaid and Estate Planning for the past six years, I have built a reputation among my clients, colleagues and the Courts as an experienced, honest, trustworthy and cost effective solution to legal problems. As a mother of two, I understand family dynamics and...

Kathryn Liptrap moved to Texas in 1997 while in the U.S. ARMY, where she served as a PATRIOT missile System Technician. She has lived in Montgomery County since 2001, after her Honorable discharge from the ARMY. She worked her way through college and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a minor in Philosophy. After working for a year in the oil and gas industry, she started law school at the University of Tulsa, transferring to South Texas College of Law after one year. She graduated from South Texas in 2011....

I provide professional advice and innovative solutions to simple and complex problems for businesses and individuals. My goal is to incorporate my services into my clients' legal needs to provide holistic representation that aids my clients' decision making process to avoid problems before they start and to resolve any issues that arise.

Jonathan D. Sykes is a licensed solo practitioner in northwest Houston since 1997; following a 16 year career as Vice President of Pilot Petroleum, and manager in the environmental and real estate industries. He is a past President of the Houston Northwest Bar Association, and currently admitted to file consumer bankruptcies in 3 Texas Regions (Southern, Northern, and Eastern). Specialties include Consumer Bankruptcy, Family Law, Real Estate, Small Business, and Probate. He also has mediated cases for other attorneys with over 80% settled. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University in 1989, and...

Roger Yokubaitis concentrates on representing clients that have claims against debtors in bankruptcy cases all over the United States, including the preparation, filing and prosecution of secured and unsecured claims, the defense of objections to claims, the review of and advice to claimants regarding chapter 11 disclosure statements and proposed plans of reorganization, the voting on and objecting to confirmation of plans of reorganization, and all other phases of representation of creditors in bankruptcy cases.

Mrs. Freed has been practicing in the areas of Estate planning and Administration for over 8 years. Estate planning may include Wills, Trusts, Asset protection, special needs trusts and tax planning related to IRAs, 401Ks and other tax deferred plans. Estate Administration may include Probate, Heirship determination, family settlement agreements, and federal estate tax return preparation.

Texas Real Estate Litigation Attorney; Real Estate, Business, Civil Litigation; and Estate Planning & Probate

Serving Houston, Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita, and surrounding areas.