Catherine H. Goodman, PLLC Attorney at Law - Fort Worth, TX

Board-Certified Estate Planning and Probate Counsel in Fort Worth

Navigating the legal transfer of family wealth, estate administration, and protective guardianships requires profound legal knowledge and compassionate advocacy. Located in the historic Fort Worth Club Building at 306 West 7th Street, Suite 306, Catherine H. Goodman, PLLC Attorney at Law provides comprehensive guidance for individuals, multi-generational families, executors, and corporate fiduciaries throughout Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas communities. Whether you need to hire an estate planning lawyer to draft wills and trusts or seek an experienced probate lawyer for complex estate administration, attorney Catherine Goodman provides exceptional, tailored counsel.

Recognized Leadership and Elite Credentials

Attorney Catherine Hendren Goodman earned her Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1994 after graduating from Southwestern University in 1991. With more than three decades of legal experience, she has attained board certification in estate planning and probate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization-a distinction held by fewer than one percent of Texas lawyers. She is also an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), representing the nation's premier trust and estate attorneys. Catherine served as president of the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association and spent four years as Chair of the Guardianship Committee of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. Continually selected to Texas Super Lawyers from 2013 to 2026 and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, she is recognized among the most respected probate authorities in Texas.

Tailored Estate Planning, Probate, and Fiduciary Practice

The firm handles both transactional planning and courtroom estate litigation with precision. Clients seeking to find an attorney for estate administration and protective matters receive focused assistance across essential areas:

• Comprehensive estate planning: Drafting customized wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable dynasty trusts, medical directives, and financial power of attorney documents to safeguard assets and avoid court delays.
• Independent and dependent probate administration: Guiding executors and administrators through Texas probate courts to validate wills, compile inventories, settle claims, and distribute estate assets efficiently.
• Contested probate and trust litigation: Representing beneficiaries, trustees, and personal representatives in will contests, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, heirship disputes, and trust interpretation controversies.
• Contested and uncontested guardianships: Establishing legal guardianships of the person and estate for incapacitated adults, elderly family members, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Fiduciary advisory services: Advising trustees, executors, and court-appointed guardians regarding fiduciary duties, tax compliance obligations, accounting filings, and statutory reporting under the Texas Estates Code.

Compassionate Advocacy and Community Dedication

Beyond her legal practice, Catherine Goodman is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable community members. She is the recipient of the Ad Litem Award from Guardianship Services, Inc. and has served as president of the board of directors of Alliance For Children, advocating tirelessly for abused and neglected children across Tarrant County. Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides accessible counsel for diverse Texas families facing critical end-of-life and incapacity planning choices.

Consult with a Fort Worth Estate and Probate Specialist

Planning for your family's future or managing a deceased loved one's estate requires steady, experienced legal guidance. Contact Catherine H. Goodman, PLLC Attorney at Law in Fort Worth today to schedule an in-depth consultation and protect your family legacy.