Business Details
We have served Texas clients for over three decades, building a reputation for integrity and results. Our founder, Paula Flowerday, brings more than 30 years of legal experience, including 15 years as General Counsel and Executive Director of the Texas Racing Commission. We specialize in probate, guardianship alternatives, and mediation, offering tailored strategies for families facing loss or incapacity. Our practice is anchored in honesty, high moral values, and a steadfast commitment to justice. We are active members of the Texas State Bar, the Denton County Bar Association, and the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Section. Paula is a certified attorney ad litem and guardian ad litem, ensuring qualified representation in courtappointed roles.
As a trained mediator who completed the required 40hour course, we facilitate amicable resolutions that avoid costly litigation. We assess each probate case to recommend the most efficient, lowcost administration method, often minimizing court involvement. We counsel clients on less restrictive guardianship alternatives, such as powers of attorney and trusts, preserving personal autonomy. Our transparent process keeps clients informed at every step, fostering confidence and peace of mind. We are dedicated to delivering affordable, highquality legal services that resolve crises with creative, winwin solutions.
As a trained mediator who completed the required 40hour course, we facilitate amicable resolutions that avoid costly litigation. We assess each probate case to recommend the most efficient, lowcost administration method, often minimizing court involvement. We counsel clients on less restrictive guardianship alternatives, such as powers of attorney and trusts, preserving personal autonomy. Our transparent process keeps clients informed at every step, fostering confidence and peace of mind. We are dedicated to delivering affordable, highquality legal services that resolve crises with creative, winwin solutions.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of Texas legal experience.
- Our certified mediation training exceeds state requirements.
- We are certified attorney and guardian ad litem.
- Our members belong to Texas State Bar and Denton Bar.
- We served as General Counsel for Texas Racing Commission.
Services
Probate
Probate is the courtsupervised process of settling a deceased persons estate. We evaluate each case to recommend the most efficient, lowcost option, whether independent administration, smallestate affidavit, or other streamlined method. Our guidance minimizes court involvement, reduces expenses, and helps families achieve a timely resolution.
Guardianship
Guardianship appoints a courtapproved decision maker for an incapacitated individual. We counsel clients on less restrictive alternatives such as powers of attorney, medical consent authorizations, and trusts to preserve autonomy. When guardianship is necessary, we represent you through the process and ensure compliance with ongoing reporting requirements.
Mediation
Mediation facilitates parties reaching mutually agreeable resolutions without costly litigation. We, as a trained 40hour certified mediator, conduct sessions for family law, probate, and other disputes. Our approach creates creative, lasting agreements while preserving relationships and reducing emotional strain effectively.