Guthrie Law Firm, PLLC is a distinguished legal practice specializing in estate planning, probate, tax, and business law, serving clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding regions. With a focus on creating lasting legacies, the firm stands out for its personalized approach, treating clients like family and prioritizing their unique values and peace of mind.
The attorneys at Guthrie Law Firm bring a combined 84 years of experience, delivering high-quality legal services while building trusted, long-term relationships. They cater to individuals, families, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, offering tailored solutions for both simple and complex legal needs. Their expertise extends to nuanced areas such as mineral interest planning, tax-efficient strategies, and entity formation.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts (including Revocable/Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Gift Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts)
- Trust Modifications
- Funding of Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Medical Directives (Living Wills)
- Appointments of Burial Agents
- Premarital Agreements
- Post-Marital Agreements & Transmutation Agreements
- Planning for Mineral Interests
- Estate Administration
- Probate of Wills
- Court Procedures
- Locating Assets
- Legal Notices
- Estate Inventory
- Non-probate Assets (Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plans, Joint Tenancy Accounts)
- Estate Tax Returns
- Final Gift Tax Returns
- Tax Services
- Federal Estate Tax Returns (Form 706)
- Federal Gift Tax Returns (Form 709)
- Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Allocations
- State Estate Tax Returns
- Collaboration on Income Tax Matters
- Business & Nonprofit Entities
- Business Formation (Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Sole Proprietorships)
- Nonprofit Corporations (Public Charities, Private Foundations)
- Advising on Related Tax Issues
The firm serves Dallas County, Tarrant County, and the broader North Texas region, with offices in Dallas and Southlake. Principal attorney Shannon Guthrie is Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized multiple times by “Best Lawyers in America.”
