Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law - El Paso, TX

Experienced Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Law in El Paso

Planning for the future and protecting family assets requires seasoned legal guidance. Founded in 1976, Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law has served individuals, families, and business owners throughout El Paso County and West Texas for decades. Led by senior partners Stewart W. Forbes and Susan M. Forbes, the firm combines extensive courtroom litigation experience with meticulous transactional practice. Stewart Forbes brings over fifty years of legal skill as a former county prosecutor, civil trial attorney, and certified neutral mediator. Susan Forbes, practicing since 1989 and fluent in Spanish, concentrates on estate administration, wills, trusts, and commercial matters. Together, they offer bilingual, client-centered representation tailored to your unique objectives.

Compassionate Probate Administration and Estate Settlement

Losing a loved one is difficult, and managing the legal responsibilities of settling an estate can feel overwhelming. As dedicated probate lawyers, Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through every step of Texas probate. The firm handles independent and dependent administrations, muniments of title, determinations of heirship, creditor notices, and asset distributions. When estate disputes or will contests arise, their trial background ensures your family interests and the true intentions of the decedent are protected.

Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Proactive estate planning provides certainty for your heirs and shields your hard-earned assets. Serving as experienced estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm drafts customized instruments to meet individual client needs. The attorneys prepare last wills and testaments, revocable and irrevocable trusts, financial power of attorney documents, medical directives, and deed transfers. By tailoring each plan, the firm minimizes future probate hurdles and protects family legacies across generations.

Business Formation and Commercial Contracts

Starting and operating a business requires a sound legal foundation to mitigate personal liability. As trusted business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law assists West Texas entrepreneurs with entity selection, drafting and filing certificates of formation for limited liability companies, structuring partnerships, and incorporating businesses. The firm also drafts corporate bylaws, operating agreements, and commercial contracts, safeguarding your enterprise as it expands.

Certified Civil and Commercial Mediation Services

Courtroom litigation can be prolonged, stressful, and expensive. Through The Forbes Mediation Services, Stewart Forbes serves as a certified neutral mediator for civil and commercial disputes. Drawing upon decades of trial work, he assists opposing parties in evaluating legal risks, opening productive dialogue, and crafting binding settlement agreements without the unpredictability of a trial verdict.

Why Choose Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law

• Five Decades of Trusted Legal Experience: Serving El Paso and border communities with distinction since 1976.
• Bilingual Legal Counsel: Fluent English and Spanish communication ensures clear guidance for all clients.
• Comprehensive Estate Solutions: Full-spectrum counsel from basic wills to complex probate administrations and trusts.
• Skilled Mediation Insight: Certified mediation services providing efficient alternative dispute resolution.

Schedule a Consultation with an El Paso Probate Lawyer

Whether you need to draft a will, administer an estate, or establish a new enterprise, having an attorney you trust is essential. Contact Forbes and Forbes Attorneys at Law at 701 Texas Ave to schedule your consultation and secure knowledgeable legal counsel today.