When the stakes are highest, you deserve a team that fights as hard as you do. We are Dallas-based probate, trust, and guardianship litigation attorneys serving clients across the state of Texas.
Complex legal battles are the last things anyone wants to face while grieving the loss or incapacity of a loved one. Yet, when probate, trust, and guardianship disputes escalate into full litigation, having the right legal team in your corner makes all the difference.
At Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead, PLLC, we provide effective, tenacious, and compassionate representation for all aspects of will, trust, guardianship, power of attorney, and estate administration disputes. Our Dallas-based firm has broad experience handling these sensitive matters across the state of Texas.
When disagreements arise over estates, trusts, or the care of loved ones, our attorneys are ready to step in — whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.
Navigating the legal process of administering a decedent's estate with precision and care.
Learn More →Challenging or defending a will based on capacity, undue influence, or fraud.
Learn More →Resolving conflicts between heirs, beneficiaries, and executors over estate assets.
Learn More →Holding trustees accountable and protecting the rights of trust beneficiaries.
Learn More →Protecting vulnerable individuals and contesting inappropriate guardianship proceedings.
Learn More →Challenging or defending the validity and use of powers of attorney.
Learn More →Guiding executors and trustees through all phases of estate and trust administration.
Learn More →When you're facing the confusion and emotional weight of a probate or guardianship dispute, you deserve more than just legal advice. You deserve advocates who are relentless, honest, and deeply invested in your outcome.
Multiple attorneys board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
We have won jury verdicts in fiercely contested cases involving millions of dollars and complex family disputes.
We build meaningful relationships with our clients, offering pragmatic advice and honest counsel throughout.
Dallas-based with representation capabilities across the entire state of Texas — wherever your case is filed.
The attorneys of Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves during difficult times. We represent clients at every stage — from settlement to verdict.
Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law
Board Certified in Estate Planning & Probate Law
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers 2014–2019
10+ Years of Complex Commercial Litigation
Former DBA Probate Section Chairman 2022–2023
"Turning complex legal chaos into clarity — that is exactly what the team at Caldwell, Bennett, Thomas, Toraason & Mead did for our family. They guided us every step of the way with honesty and determination."
— Former Client
Whether you are contesting a will, protecting a trust beneficiary, or seeking a guardianship — our attorneys provide expert counsel at every stage.
