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Marshall Medlin

Attorney at Law

Wills, trusts and probate from a Dallas attorney since 1969

Solo attorney at law in Lake Highlands, northeast Dallas, practicing wills, trusts and probate. Licensed in Texas since 1969, focused on estate work for 20-plus years.

In business
Licensed in Texas since 1969
Team
Solo practice; you talk to the attorney
Service area
Dallas, Richardson, Garland and nearby
Member
since 2009

What Marshall does

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Probate after a death
  • Updating old wills and trusts
  • Powers of attorney and medical directives
  • Estate planning consultations
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Problems Marshall solves

  • No will, and the family would be left guessing
  • A will written years ago that no longer fits
  • Not sure whether a trust makes sense
  • A parent or spouse has died and the estate needs probate
  • You want to talk to the attorney, not an intake desk

Who should call

  • Adults in the Dallas area without a will
  • Families whose will or trust is years out of date
  • Executors and families facing probate after a death
  • Homeowners in Lake Highlands, Richardson and Garland

The best introductionAn adult in Dallas who has no will, or a family that just lost a parent and does not know where probate starts.

10 guides by Marshall

Answers Marshall gives clients every week

All estate planning law guides
Estate Planning Law What happens to a Texas family's house, accounts and children if there is no will Most adults who have not written a will assume the state will do roughly what they would have wanted. Here is what actually happens, and what a basic plan takes. 9 min read What happens in probate after a parent dies in Dallas, and how long does it take? A parent has died in Dallas: what probate involves, from the first week to closing 7 min read Should I use a transfer on death deed for my house in Texas? A transfer on death deed for your Texas house: when it helps and when it backfires 7 min read What should I ask an estate planning attorney before I hire one? Before you hire an estate planning attorney: the questions worth asking first 7 min read Is it true that a will avoids probate and my spouse automatically gets everything in Texas? Five things Texas families believe about wills and inheritance that are not true 7 min read How do I know if my will needs to be updated? Is your will out of date? The life changes that mean it no longer fits 7 min read How much does a will or estate plan cost in Dallas, and what affects the price? What a will or estate plan costs in Dallas, and what actually moves the price 7 min read Do I need a living trust, or is a will enough in Texas? Will or living trust in Texas: which one your family actually needs 7 min read Can I write my own will in Texas without a lawyer? Writing your own will in Texas: what the law accepts and where homemade wills fail 7 min read Do I need a power of attorney and a medical directive in addition to a will? Your will does nothing while you are alive: powers of attorney and medical directives 7 min read

Why clients choose Marshall

Proof, not promises

  • Licensed to practice in Texas since September 15, 1969 (State Bar of Texas card number 13896000)
  • Eligible to practice in Texas, per the State Bar of Texas directory
  • Southern Methodist University law school, graduated May 1969
  • Practice area reported to the State Bar of Texas: Wills, Trusts and Probate
  • Solo practitioner, private law practice, Dallas
In business
licensed since 1969
Team
Solo practice

“Incredibly professional and always looking out for his client's best interest.”

— Jen Broyles, CHC, via Alignable recommendation

In Marshall's words

Situations Marshall handles every week

No will, and a family that would be left guessing

Without a will, Texas law and the probate court decide who inherits and who handles the estate. Marshall prepares wills so those decisions are written down while the person is able to make them.

A will written years ago that no longer fits

Marriages, divorces, new children, a home sold or a business started can all leave an old will out of step with the family. Marshall reviews existing documents and updates them to match the current situation.

Deciding whether a trust makes sense

Some families benefit from a trust in addition to a will; many do not need one. Marshall's practice covers wills, trusts and probate, so he can explain which documents fit the family and the property involved.

A parent or spouse has died and the estate needs probate

Probate is the court process that proves a will and transfers property to the heirs. Marshall handles probate matters in Dallas and can explain what the next steps are after a death in the family.

Wanting to talk to the attorney, not an intake desk

Marshall practices alone from his Plano Road office. Clients speak with him directly by phone or email about their family, their property and what they want to happen to it.

Services

Everything Marshall offers

Estate planningPutting a person's wishes for their property and family into legally effective documents.
WillsDrafting a new will or replacing one that is out of date.
TrustsAdvising on and preparing trusts when they fit the family and the assets.
ProbateGuiding an executor or family through the Dallas probate process after a death.
Updating existing documentsReviewing wills and trusts written years ago and bringing them current.
Estate planning consultationsA conversation about the family situation, the property owned and the documents that make sense.

Service area: Dallas–Fort Worth

About

Marshall Medlin

Marshall Medlin is a solo estate planning and probate attorney in Lake Highlands, northeast Dallas. He graduated from Southern Methodist University's law school in 1969 and has been licensed in Texas since that year. He says the last 20-plus years have been concentrated on wills, trusts and probate, the practice area he reports to the State Bar of Texas.

He practices alone from his office on Plano Road, so the person who answers the phone is the attorney who drafts the documents. A first conversation covers the family, the property owned and any existing will or trust, and he explains which documents fit rather than selling a package.

Why clients choose Marshall

  • More than 50 years as a licensed Texas attorney, with the last 20-plus concentrated on estate planning and probate by his own account
  • A solo practice, so the person who answers questions is the attorney who drafts the documents
  • An office on Plano Road in Lake Highlands, close to northeast Dallas, Richardson and Garland

Member of BNI Preston Center since 2009.

FAQ

Questions people ask Marshall

What kind of law does Marshall practice?

Wills, trusts and probate. That is the practice area he reports to the State Bar of Texas, and he describes his work as primarily estate planning and probate law.

Do I need an estate plan if I do not own much?

Most adults benefit from at least a will, because without one Texas law decides who inherits and the court decides who handles the estate. The right scope is a conversation to have with Marshall directly.

Is he board certified?

No. In his own words, he is not board certified but has concentrated in estate planning and probate for over 20 years.

Where is the office?

9868 Plano Road, Dallas, Texas 75238, in the Lake Highlands area of northeast Dallas. He can be reached at 214-420-4121.

What should I bring to a first conversation?

A picture of the family, a list of what is owned, and any existing will, trust or other estate documents. Fees, documents and timelines are confirmed with Marshall directly.

Contact

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CompanyAttorney at Law
Office9868 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX 75238

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