Ford+Bergner LLP - Dallas, TX
Ford+Bergner LLP delivers premier estate planning, probate administration, and high-stakes trust and guardianship litigation for Dallas families and fiduciaries across Texas.
Seasoned Estate Planning and Probate Law in Dallas, Texas
Planning for the future or dealing with the passing of a family member requires steady legal guidance and rigorous procedural knowledge. Situated on the 33rd floor of the Bank of America Plaza at 901 Main Street in downtown Dallas, Ford+Bergner LLP is a statewide boutique law practice dedicated exclusively to estate planning, trusts, wills, probate administration, and fiduciary litigation. Founded in 1999 by managing partner Don D. Ford III, who holds Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the firm has spent over two decades defending heirs, trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in courts across Texas.
Comprehensive Wills and Estate Planning Strategies
Every individual and family possesses unique wealth structures, family dynamics, and long-term concerns. When you need to hire an attorney to design a resilient succession plan that shields wealth from avoidable tax exposure and family conflict, the firm crafts customized estate packages. As knowledgeable estate planning lawyers and wills lawyers, the team provides complete solutions, including:
- Last wills and testaments establishing clear asset distribution and nominating responsible executors.
- Revocable living trusts, irrevocable bypass trusts, and special needs trusts designed to avoid unnecessary statutory probate.
- Statutory durable powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney safeguarding personal assets and healthcare choices during incapacity.
- Living wills and advance medical directives articulating end-of-life care preferences with legal certainty.
By coordinating powers of attorney and advance directives, the practice ensures clients remain shielded against stressful court-ordered conservatorships if sudden medical incapacity occurs.
Efficient Probate Administration and Estate Litigation
Following the loss of a loved one, navigating the Texas Estates Code through Dallas County probate courts can be an intimidating process for appointed executors. Serving as trusted probate lawyers and trusts lawyers, Ford+Bergner LLP streamlines estate settlement while aggressively litigating contested proceedings. Practice highlights include:
- Independent and dependent probate administrations, small estate affidavits, and muniment of title probate actions.
- Will contests based on allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or formal execution defects.
- Fiduciary litigation concerning executor misconduct, improper asset commingling, accounting disputes, and breach of fiduciary trust duties.
- Contested adult guardianship proceedings and disputes over the appointment of personal and property guardians.
Whether guiding an estate through uncontested filings or taking an inheritance dispute through a jury trial, the firm brings immense courtroom depth and precision.
Contact Ford+Bergner LLP to Schedule a Free Consultation
With offices serving Dallas, Houston, and Austin, Ford+Bergner LLP provides bilingual services in English and Spanish to assist diverse families. When you need to find a lawyer to administer an estate or prepare essential legacy documents, call the Dallas office of Ford+Bergner LLP today to schedule a free initial legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the central commercial district of downtown Dallas, adjacent to Civic Garden and just steps away from the historic West End Historic District.
Building Location
This is a premier 72-story skyscraper known as Bank of America Plaza, the tallest building in Dallas, instantly recognizable by its signature green LED outline.
Parking Details
Ample public parking is provided, including valet parking services on the Grand Plaza, three surface lots, and a connected 14-story covered parking garage.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) DART Rail Red Line (Inbound/Outbound); nearest stop is at West End.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the majestic lobby of Bank of America Plaza, take the high-rise elevator bank up to the 33rd floor, and proceed to the offices of Ford+Bergner LLP on the 33rd Floor.