R. Blair Norman - Fort Worth, TX

Board-Certified Estate Planning and Probate Law in Fort Worth

Preserving family wealth, safeguarding vulnerable relatives, and navigating probate administration require focused legal mastery. Attorney R. Blair Norman is a principal of Norman and Norman, P.C., located along Riverfront Drive in Fort Worth. A native of Fort Worth who graduated from Paschal High School, the University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City University School of Law with honors, Blair Norman has devoted his career to estate and probate law. In 1999, he earned board certification in estate planning and probate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a prestigious distinction achieved by fewer than one percent of Texas attorneys. Serving individuals, multi-generational families, and business owners throughout Tarrant County, he combines rigorous legal precision with a personal, community-oriented approach.

Strategic Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts

Every individual and family possesses unique financial circumstances and personal priorities. R. Blair Norman structures customized estate plans that preserve assets and minimize family stress upon death or incapacity. Core estate planning solutions include:

• Drafting comprehensive last wills and testaments to distribute assets and designate guardians for minor children.
• Establishing revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts to protect privacy and avoid prolonged probate proceedings.
• Creating statutory durable financial powers of attorney appointing trusted representatives to manage assets.
• Preparing medical powers of attorney, directives to physicians (living wills), and HIPAA authorization releases.
• Drafting funeral powers of attorney (FPOA) to designate trusted agents for funeral arrangements following death.
• Coordinating beneficiary designations and transfer on death deeds to optimize non-probate asset transfers.

Compassionate Texas Probate Administration

Settling a loved one estate during a period of grief can be daunting. As an experienced probate lawyer, Blair Norman guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries smoothly through Texas probate courts. The firm handles:

• Admitting wills to probate and securing letters testamentary for appointed independent executors.
• Navigating independent estate administration to minimize court supervision and reduce administrative costs.
• Handling heirship proceedings and court-ordered administrations when an individual passes away without a valid will.
• Preparing probate court inventories, asset appraisements, and notices to creditors.
• Resolving creditor claims against estates while maximizing inheritances for rightful beneficiaries.

Texas Guardianship and Incapacity Planning

When an elderly parent, incapacitated adult, or adult child with special needs cannot manage personal care or finances, formal legal protection may become unavoidable. Attorney Blair Norman assists families with Texas guardianship applications, helping guardians secure legal authority to protect vulnerable loved ones while actively exploring less restrictive legal alternatives whenever feasible.

Why Fort Worth Families Trust R. Blair Norman

When you hire a lawyer for estate planning or probate matters, experience and community reputation matter immensely. Named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Tarrant County in 2003 and a former president of the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Blair Norman has served the Fort Worth community for decades. He frequently lectures on estate planning and probate at civic and church organizations and teaches estate planning courses for TCU Silver Frogs program.

Find an Attorney in Fort Worth: Schedule a Consultation

Whether you need a lawyer urgently to initiate probate after a loss or want to establish an estate plan that protects your family future, R. Blair Norman offers seasoned counsel. Contact Norman and Norman, P.C. in Fort Worth today to schedule an initial consultation.