Duran Firm is a Dallas-based legal practice specializing in probate, estate planning, and elder law, distinguished by its transparent fixed-fee pricing and extensive experience in uncontested matters. Led by attorney Michael Duran, a former probate court clerk with over 20 years of practice and more than 2,000 wills and estates probated, the firm serves clients across North Texas with efficiency and clarity.
The firm’s approach centers on making probate and estate planning accessible and affordable, particularly for cases without disputes among heirs. It offers predictable, flat-fee arrangements for qualifying uncontested probate and guardianship cases, eliminating the uncertainty of hourly billing. With deep ties to the local legal community, including appointments by multiple county courts and leadership roles in bar associations, the firm is a trusted resource for individuals, families, and executors navigating estate administration.
Services Offered
- Probate with a Will
- Probate without a Will
- Guardianship for Seniors with Dementia
- Guardianship for Persons with Special Needs
- Guardianship for Minors with Money
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, and Ancillary Documents)
- Living Wills (Advance Directives)
- Special Needs Trusts (Supplemental Needs Trusts)
- Powers of Attorney (Statutory Durable/Financial and Medical)
- Muniment of Title Proceedings
- Determination of Heirship
- Letters Testamentary and Letters of Administration
The firm primarily serves clients in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Kaufman, and Ellis Counties. Michael Duran has been appointed by multiple probate courts in the region to administer estates and has chaired the Dallas Bar Association’s Probate, Trusts and Estates Council, underscoring the firm’s respected standing in the legal community.
