Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Denton

Legal Services for Denton Families

Denton is the county seat of Denton County — one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas — and home to the University of North Texas (44,000+ students) and Texas Woman's University (16,000+ students), creating one of the most distinctive estate planning communities in North Texas. Faculty, researchers, and staff at UNT and TWU often need estate plans that address retirement account beneficiary designations, guardian designations for minor children, and situations involving international family members or assets. Beyond the universities, Denton's residential neighborhoods — from Rayzor Ranch and Oakmont to the growing developments south of I-35E and the established homes near the historic Courthouse Square — include young families, dual-income professionals, and longtime residents navigating long-term care and Medicaid planning for aging parents. Founding attorney Taylor Willingham — author of five books on estate planning and elder law, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019–2022, 10,000+ clients served — handles estate plans and probate matters for Denton County families, with filings at the Denton County Courts at Law. For Denton families with tax-sensitive estates, digital-asset holdings, or a loved one with special needs, estate planning and tax attorney Carla Alston brings an NYU LL.M. in Taxation and 39 years of practice depth — including lived experience with crypto inheritance and special needs planning.

With offices in McKinney and Southlake, WG Law is well-positioned to serve Denton residents. Our McKinney office is just 30 minutes away, making it easy to meet with an experienced attorney.

Denton County Court Information

Denton County probate matters are filed at the Denton County Courts at Law — Courts at Law No. 1 and No. 2 — located at the Denton County Courts Building in Denton. As the county seat, Denton is where all Denton County estates are administered. Our attorneys handle all preparation, filings, and court appearances for Denton County families.