Dooley Noted Law, PLLC - Waco, TX

Accessible Estate Planning, Probate, and Family Law in Waco

Headquartered on Austin Avenue in downtown Waco, Dooley Noted Law, PLLC was founded on the belief that every Texan deserves high-caliber legal representation without confusing legal jargon or unpredictable billing surprises. Led by owner and attorney Michael R. Dooley alongside managing attorney Katherine Gonyea and a dedicated legal team, this boutique firm serves individuals, families, and entrepreneurs across McLennan County, Austin, Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Whether meeting by appointment at the Waco principal office or utilizing convenient virtual legal consultations from home, clients who want to find a lawyer who treats them with genuine care receive dedicated, start-to-finish representation from an attorney who truly knows their case.

Tailored Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Asset Protection

Protecting a lifetime of hard work requires thoughtful preparation and legally sound instruments. As experienced estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the team at Dooley Noted Law helps Texas families build customized plans that safeguard their assets and loved ones. The firm drafts clear last wills and testaments, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and business succession frameworks designed to minimize family conflict and court intervention. Additionally, operating as power of attorney lawyers, the firm prepares durable financial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and advance directives so that trusted decision-makers can step in seamlessly if incapacity occurs.

Compassionate Probate Administration and Estate Litigation

Losing a family member is overwhelming, and navigating Texas probate courts while grieving adds significant stress. As skilled probate lawyers, Dooley Noted Law guides executors, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries through every step of the McLennan County and statewide probate process. The firm assists with probating wills, independent and dependent estate administration, heirship determinations, trust administration, and adult or minor guardianships. When disputes arise over a will's validity, executor misconduct, or asset distribution, the firm handles will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and wrongful death estate survival actions with steady, strategic advocacy.

Practical Family Law and Business Counsel

Life transitions frequently intersect with domestic and commercial matters. Dooley Noted Law supports parents and spouses as divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, helping families resolve conservatorship schedules, support modifications, stepparent adoptions, and mediation agreements. The firm also acts as prenuptial agreement lawyers for couples establishing clear financial boundaries before or during marriage, as well as business formation lawyers and contract lawyers advising Texas entrepreneurs on entity selection and commercial agreements. If you need a lawyer urgently to open a probate estate or address an immediate family law concern, the team offers prompt, structured guidance.

Core Practice Areas and Legal Services

• Comprehensive estate planning, last wills and testaments, and living trusts
• Financial and medical power of attorney documents and asset protection
• Probate administration, executor representation, and will contests
• Divorce, child custody conservatorship, child support, and adoption
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, name changes, and family mediation
• Business formation, contract drafting, and wrongful death estate claims

Transparent Pricing and Statewide Convenience

Clients who choose to hire an attorney at Dooley Noted Law, PLLC benefit from upfront fee structures, including flat fees, payment plans, and free initial case reviews. By combining small-firm personal attention with modern remote capabilities, Dooley Noted Law makes protecting your family, legacy, and business straightforward and stress-free.