Here’s The Deal:
David. M. Pyke is the founder of Pyke & Associates, PC. He completed his JD at Southern Methodist University. David is a Member of the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and licensed to practice in all Texas state trial and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas. He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eight Circuits. David has tried over fifty disputed cases and has focused his practice on probate administration, disputes, and estate planning. His knowledge of the judges, juries, and community gives him unique insight to advise you in planning, administration, and disputed matters. Pyke & Associates PC is a full-service estate planning and probate law firm in Dallas, Texas. They have handled hundreds of estates, from simply probing a will to disputed estates involving millions of dollars. The firm has been providing high-quality probate, estate planning, and guardianship services for Texas residents since 2000. They have a responsive team who achieves excellent outcomes with integrity and provides reliable, efficient probate and estate planning services.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Estate Planning Seminar
• Handled 100 Estate Planning, 80 Guardianship and 100 Probate Cases
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MICHAEL B. COHEN - MICHAEL B. COHEN & ASSOCIATES
Since 1980
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Michael B. Cohen is a well-experienced elder law attorney at Michael B. Cohen & Associates. He completed his JD at Southern Methodist University. Michael is a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has been accredited by the Veterans Administration to provide legal advice regarding Veterans' benefits. Michael's practice area concentrates on the legal needs of the disabled and elderly, including estate and Medicaid and other public benefits (such as Veterans benefits) planning. He also offers both crisis and planning to protect assets against the possibility that clients become disabled or incapacitated or need a home, assisted living, or nursing home care or if there is a sudden illness or death. Michael B. Cohen & Associates has over 25 years of experience in estate law services. The firm helps individuals and their families with their estate planning needs, whether for asset protection or planning for public benefits. Whether you are planning long-term elder care for yourself or a family member or need help with Estate Planning and public benefits, they are here to offer legal counsel for you and your loved ones.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Offering Appointments Via Zoom, In Office, or Over-the-phone
• Free Estate Planning Workshop
• Radio Show: Mondays & Tuesdays at 1pm & Saturdays At 10am.
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Sat & Sun: Closed
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MICHAEL ANTHONY DURAN - THE DURAN FIRM, PLLC
Since 2003
Here’s The Deal:
Michael Anthony Duran is the managing member of The Duran Firm, PLLC. He completed his JD at The University of Texas School of Law. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association and is currently the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Probate. Michael is one of the few lawyers who has worked for a probate court judge. His experience in probate, guardianship, and estate planning matters began when he served in the Dallas County Probate Court, working directly for Judge Nikki DeShazo. Michael has reviewed approximately 300 applications for probate and guardianship. In addition to his private clients, Michael has appointed all three Dallas County Probate Courts as an estate administrator and guardian of the person and estate. He also created a manual to instruct future court clerks on reviewing the various probate applications. The Duran Firm, PLLC, is one of the leading law firms in Dallas. Since 2005, the Duran Firm has directed over 1,000 clients regarding probate, guardianship, and estate planning matters. The firm assists clients in wills, advance directives, powers of attorney, declarations of guardians, and special needs trusts.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Handled Over 500 Probate and Guardianship Cases
• Completed 100 Wills and Living Wills Cases
• Fluent in Spanish.
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Hourly Rate for Paralegal Work $125 per Hour
Probate of Will as A Muniment of Title for A Self-Proved Will $1,500 + Court Costs
Independent Administration for A Self-Proved Will $2,000 + Court Costs
Court-Created Independent Administration with Will Annexed for A Self-Proved Will $2,400 + Court Costs
Affidavit of Heirship $600
Determination of Heirship $2,400 + Court Costs
Uncontested Court Created Independent Administration $3,000 + Court Costs
Estate Planning:
Individual $800
Married or Unmarried Couple $1,200
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Fri: 9am - 3pm
Sat & Sun: Closed