Probate Attorney in Highland Village, TX — Estate Administration for Established Denton County Families

Highland Village has one of the most affluent, highly educated populations in Denton County — median household income above $150,000 and roughly 60 percent of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Estates here often include diversified investment accounts, lakefront property on Lewisville Lake, and sometimes a business interest — assets that benefit from careful valuation, not just a standard inventory filing.

The team at The Morris Legal Group has guided Highland Village families through the Texas probate process for over 28 years of combined experience, bringing meticulous attention to detail, deep familiarity with Denton County Probate Court, and genuine compassion to every matter we handle.

For Highland Village families, The Morris Legal Group handles the full range of Texas probate matters:

• Probating a Valid Will through Independent Administration

• Muniment of Title for Real Property (No Outstanding Debts)

• Small Estate Affidavit Preparation and Filing, When the Estate Qualifies

• Heirship Proceedings When a Person Dies Without a Will (Intestate)

• Dependent Administration When Court Supervision Is Required

• Inventory, Appraisement, and Valuation of Estate Assets

• Notification and Settlement of Valid Creditor Claims

• Distribution of Assets to Heirs and Beneficiaries

• Preparation and Filing of All Required Denton County Probate Court Documents

A diversified estate deserves an attorney who understands the numbers as well as the law, which is precisely what sets Roy G. Morris apart. Long before he was a probate attorney — before going to law school and eventually founding The Morris Legal Group — he spent years as a tax specialist at Arthur Andersen, one of the most respected accounting firms in the world.

He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a Master’s Degree in Taxation from DePaul University, then received two federal appointments — leading litigation teams that closed banking and lending institutions, and later developing the in-house litigation section of the FDIC. For Highland Village’s more complex, higher-value estates, that combination of accounting precision and institutional legal experience is difficult to find elsewhere.

Our office at 4305 Windsor Centre Trail, Suite 200 in Flower Mound is minutes from Highland Village via FM 2499. The team at The Morris Legal Group has served Highland Village and Denton County families with over 28 years of combined experience.

Q: How are retirement accounts handled during Texas probate?
Retirement accounts typically pass outside of probate if they have named beneficiaries. However, if the estate is named as beneficiary, or no beneficiary designation was made, the account may become part of the probate estate. Proper beneficiary designation review is essential.

Q: What is involved in valuing estate assets during Texas probate?
The executor must prepare an Inventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims — identifying all estate assets and their fair market value as of the date of death. For estates with real property, investment accounts, and business interests, this requires careful and accurate valuation.

Q: When does an estate need to file a federal estate tax return?
A federal estate tax return is required when the gross estate exceeds the federal estate tax exemption. For families with significant real estate, retirement assets, life insurance, and business interests, the gross estate can approach or exceed this threshold even without exceptional wealth.

Contact The Morris Legal Group to schedule a probate consultation for your Highland Village family. Call (972) 539-0090 or reach us through the contact form.

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