Practice Area

Scott K. Boates focuses his practice on litigation involving wills, trusts, guardianships, estates, estate planning, powers of attorney, mental health law and elder law. Past clients include individuals and fiduciaries across the State of Texas. Mr. Boates is among the few Probate lawyers in Houston who has successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Texas.

Estate Planning Wills & Trusts Powers of Attorney Living Wills, Advanced Directives Incapacity & Marriage Intestacy: Dying without a will Will Probate, Will Contests Probate Litigation, Estate Litigation Guardianships & Guardianship Contests Surety Bonds & Surcharges Trust Litigation Accounting by Trustees, Accountings Under Powers of Attorney Elder Abuse, Elder Exploitation Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couples

Probate & Administration of Estates Dependent Administration of Estates Independent Administration of Estates & Wills Inventories & Accounting Claims in Probate Court Declaration of Heirship Removal of Executors, Administrators and Trustees Wrongful death litigation Mental Health Commitment

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