Roger S Jones PC - Fort Worth, TX
Roger S. Jones, P.C. provides board-certified estate planning, living trusts, probate administration, and fiduciary litigation representation in Fort Worth, Texas, delivering over four decades of proven trial and transactional advocacy across North Texas.
Board-Certified Estate Planning and Probate Advocacy in Fort Worth
Securing your life's work and ensuring your family is protected against legal uncertainty requires exceptional skill and precision. In Texas, fewer than one percent of licensed attorneys hold Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Roger Sinclair Jones, founder of Roger S. Jones, P.C., located at 101 Summit Avenue in downtown Fort Worth, has maintained this board certification for decades, representing the highest tier of estate law practice. Since beginning practice in 1982 following graduation from Baylor University School of Law, Mr. Jones has earned continuous selection to Texas Super Lawyers and membership in the Texas Bar College. Whether you need to hire an estate planning lawyer to design a trust structure or require an advocate for probate administration and trust litigation, Roger S. Jones, P.C. delivers distinguished counsel.
Comprehensive Living Trusts and Estate Planning
Effective wealth preservation demands planning that anticipates tax changes, probate delays, and potential disagreements. Roger S. Jones works closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retirees to design comprehensive estate frameworks tailored to their financial goals.
- Revocable Living Trusts: Drafting trusts that allow assets to pass smoothly to beneficiaries without the delays, expenses, and publicity of court probate.
- Wills and Testamentary Trusts: Preparing last wills with integrated trust provisions to safeguard inheritances for children and dependents.
- Asset Protection Planning: Structuring legal entities and trust instruments to shield family wealth and business assets from potential liability.
- Incapacity Documents: Drafting statutory durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, living wills, and HIPAA authorizations for medical emergencies.
Full-Service Probate Administration and Estate Settlement
Navigating Texas probate can become daunting for executors burdened with complex statutory filings, creditor claims, and estate accounting duties. Roger S. Jones, P.C. guides personal representatives through every stage of probate administration with efficiency.
- Independent Administration: Filing wills for probate, securing letters testamentary, and managing estate administration with minimal court supervision.
- Muniment of Title: Handling simplified probate proceedings to transfer title to real estate and bank assets when estates carry no unsecured debts.
- Heirship Determinations: Resolving estates where decedents passed without an executed will, establishing lawful heirs under the Texas Estates Code.
- Estate and Trust Accounting: Ensuring fiduciaries comply with statutory accounting requirements to avoid personal liability.
Estate and Trust Litigation
When disagreements arise over will validity, trustee actions, or fiduciary mismanagement, experienced courtroom advocacy is essential. Unlike transactional-only lawyers, attorney Roger S. Jones is a seasoned trial advocate who regularly represents beneficiaries, trustees, and executors in high-stakes probate disputes.
- Will Contests: Litigating challenges alleging lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, or improper document execution under Texas statutes.
- Fiduciary Breach of Duty Claims: Prosecuting and defending actions involving alleged trustee self-dealing, failure to account, or imprudent investment.
- Trust Modifications: Representing parties in court actions to modify, reform, or terminate trusts due to changed circumstances.
- Contested Guardianships: Advocating for families involved in contentious guardianship applications and elder care proceedings.
Direct Senior Attorney Representation
At Roger S. Jones, P.C., clients receive direct counsel from a Board-Certified specialist rather than having matters delegated to junior associates. Backed by over forty years of dedicated legal experience, Mr. Jones offers flexible payment arrangements, including flat-fee options for estate planning and structured rates for complex litigation. If you need to find an attorney in Fort Worth who possesses the highest tier of credentialed knowledge, Roger S. Jones, P.C. stands ready to protect your estate and defend your rights.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located on the western edge of Downtown Fort Worth, in the professional and scenic Upper West Side neighborhood.
Building Location
A classic 10-story office high-rise known as the Mallick Tower, which stands prominently at the corner of 5th Street and Summit Avenue near the Blue Tower Cafe.
Parking Details
The building provides convenient visitor parking options, including reserved covered parking spaces and public surface lots.
Public Transit
Served by Trinity Metro Route 2 (Camp Bowie); nearest stop is at 7th & Summit.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the Mallick Tower through the main entrance. Take the elevator to the fourth floor, where Suite 400 is located directly off the elevator lobby.