Dallas Probate Attorneys

We Care About Your Legal Concerns

In 1926, our firm opened its doors to the residents of Texas, prepared to assist families in need of professional support and legal guidance. More than eight decades later, we are still providing the same one-on-one care and attention to detail for our clients in Dallas, the surrounding counties, and the state. Collectively, our legal team is proud to offer no less than 100 years of experience working in the field of probate law. We strive to do the best for our clients both in and out of the courtroom. For more than 85 years, we have been actively involved in all aspects of estate administration, estate and probate litigation, trust litigation, guardianships, and more.

Why Choose Us

Here to Help You
Through a Difficult Time

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time and the legal matters that arise during that time should be handled with sensitivity and care. At Calloway Norris Burdette Weber & Baxter-Thompson, PLLC, we are here to make sure the process moves forward as smoothly as possible, allowing you and your family to grieve for the passing of your loved one.

Estate & Probate Experience
You Can Trust

There are few things more difficult than carrying out the wishes of a loved one who has passed away. Making the right decisions and acting according to the applicable laws of the state of Texas and the United States can be extremely overwhelming. With the help of Calloway Norris Burdette Weber & Baxter-Thompson, PLLC, however, it doesn't have to be. For decades, we have assisted Executors named under wills and the Administrators of estates in their efforts to act according to the responsibilities imposed upon them. Whether you are attempting to challenge the validity of a trust, want to challenge a will, or need professional guidance regarding a guardianship or breach of fiduciary duty, you can find the help you need at our law office.

Seasoned Veterans in Estate & Probate Law

For almost a century, our firm's practice has been geared specifically toward matters of estate litigation, probate administration, guardianships, trust litigation, and related tax matters. Today we are the only law firm in Dallas, Texas to have had four of our firm's members serve as chairpersons of the Probate, Estates and Trust Law Section, one of the largest sections of the Dallas Bar Association.

Two of our firm's attorneys, Mr. Calloway and Mr. Norris, developed the accounting and guardianship forms that are still used today in the three Probate Courts in Dallas. For many years, Mr. Calloway also served as a Special Judge of the Probate Courts.

Representation Tailored to Fit Your Unique Needs

There is no easy way to address the matters that arise following a person's death. However, that does not mean that the issues you are dealing with need to be more difficult than the emotional pain you may already be experiencing. In providing legal services to families in need throughout Texas, our goal is to try to resolve each case as quickly and as painlessly as possible.
  • “Throughout the process Scott was able to make sure we stayed true to our strategy, never wavered from our ethics, didn't succumb to dirty tricks and tactics, and the net result was a very favorable outcome. ”
  • “We felt like we were in good hands the minute we walked out of the first meeting. That is hugely important to an embattled client.”
  • “There is no doubt that his timely obtained summary judgment gave us the hammer we needed to get the plaintiff out of our mutual clients' lives.”
  • “Scott's superb knowledge of the law and the rules of court, along with his continued persistence, won my case.”

    Previous Client

  • “You were patient, friendly, kind, explained the process where I could understand and an amazing help – a Godsend. Thank you Scott!”
  • “Brandy is an exceptional attorney. She was very sensitive to our families needs in probating our father's Will. She was very thorough and kind in handling the estate.”
  • “I thank my lucky stars that I was referred to CNBW and that I had the good fortune to work with Mary Burdette in particular.”
  • “Ms. Baxter Thompson was very approachable and helped my daughter understand the process in a very sensitive, efficient, way.”

Learn How We Can Be of Service

We know the heartache that can come with death, and we know the stress that can come with complex matters, such as tracing community property, intestacy (when someone dies without a will), and other issues that arise out of the death of a loved one.

We strive to deal with these issues a quickly and as efficiently as possible so as to effectively ease the problems at hand. We are proud to offer our services Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, and McKinney, as well other parts of Texas.

Contact a Dallas probate lawyer from our office today to learn how we can be of service with your legal matter. Schedule your consultation with one of our attorneys today by calling (888) 494-3422 or by visiting our office located at:

Calloway Norris Burdette Weber & Baxter-Thompson, PLLC

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75219

Phone: (888) 494-3422

Regular Hours
  • Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday Closed
Service Area:

Dallas and surrounding areas.