Law Office Of William T Fitzgerald - Fort Worth, TX

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Business Law in Fort Worth

Navigating significant legal affairs requires an attorney who combines thorough technical competence with clear, candid communication. The Law Office of William T Fitzgerald serves individuals, families, and business owners throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Managing attorney William T. Fitzgerald brings a distinctive and versatile background spanning more than thirty years, having worked in heavy manufacturing engineering and served as Assistant General Counsel and Vice President of Global Compliance in the pharmaceutical industry before focusing his private practice on estate planning, probate, guardianship, and corporate counsel. This breadth of practical experience enables the firm to provide strategic, goal-oriented solutions for everyday families and growing businesses alike.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts

Preparing a customized estate plan is the most effective way to protect your hard-earned assets and spare your family from costly administrative delays. Attorney William T. Fitzgerald works closely with each client to craft comprehensive documents tailored to specific family circumstances. The firm prepares:

• Last wills and testaments specifying beneficiary inheritances and naming reliable executors.
• Revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts designed to protect privacy and minimize probate administration.
• Statutory durable powers of attorney granting authority to trusted representatives for financial and property management.
• Medical powers of attorney and living wills detailing healthcare choices and end-of-life medical directives.
• HIPAA disclosure authorizations and healthcare designations to ensure seamless medical communication.

Texas Probate Administration and Heirship Proceedings

Administering an estate after a loved one passes away can be an overwhelming responsibility during a time of grief. William T. Fitzgerald provides steady guidance through every phase of the Texas probate process. Whether probating a valid will under independent administration, resolving complex heirship questions when a decedent passes away without a will, or filing inventories and resolving creditor claims, the practice works diligently to preserve estate assets and ensure orderly distributions to rightful heirs.

Guardianship and Elder Law Advocacy

When an elderly family member, incapacitated adult, or special-needs child becomes unable to manage personal care or finances, formal legal protection may be essential. The firm guides families through Texas guardianship proceedings while always exploring less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, such as management trusts and powers of attorney, to protect vulnerable individuals while honoring their dignity.

Business Formation, Contracts, and Commercial Litigation

Drawing on decades of executive in-house corporate and compliance experience, William T. Fitzgerald advises Texas business owners on entity selection, including limited liability companies and corporations, corporate governance documents, business succession plans, and commercial contracts. When contract disputes or partnership conflicts arise, the firm delivers aggressive civil and commercial litigation representation.

Why Clients Choose William T. Fitzgerald

When you hire a lawyer for sensitive estate decisions or corporate transactions, direct communication and integrity are paramount. Attorney William T. Fitzgerald takes the time to listen, collaborate closely with your CPAs and financial planners, and deliver solutions aligned with your personal goals.

Find an Attorney in Fort Worth: Schedule a Consultation

Whether you need to create a will, navigate probate proceedings, or need a lawyer urgently to resolve an urgent business controversy, the Law Office of William T Fitzgerald is ready to assist. Contact the Fort Worth office today to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney.