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Navigating clients through complex estate and trust matters with expertise and skill through sound advice and experience

About Baxter-Thompson Law

About Baxter-Thompson Law

Bringing nearly twenty years’ experience to the table, Brandy established Baxter-Thompson Law, PLLC to help clients with inheritance disputes, including will contests, trust matters, and cases where fiduciaries fail to act according to their fiduciary duties.

  • Trust
  • Estate
  • Fiduciary
Practice Areas

Navigating Estate & Trust Litigation

Bringing solutions to complex problems

Baxter-Thompson Law will help you navigate your case and bring you to the best course of action – whether it is negotiation before the lawsuit is even filed, winning a case through summary judgment, or taking the case to trial before a jury.

 

FOUNDER

Brandy Baxter- Thompson

Baxter-Thompson puts passion in litigation, helping clients through what is, for them, a difficult time – making it easier by providing sound advice in language clients understand.

 
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Sherman Probate Attorneys and Sherman Trust Attorneys

Trust Litigation Sherman

Is the legal process of resolving disputes involving trusts, which are legal arrangements where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets for the benefit of others (the beneficiaries). These disputes can arise over the validity of the trust, the conduct or decisions of the trustee, the rights of beneficiaries, or the interpretation of trust terms. Trust litigation aims to protect the rights of beneficiaries, ensure proper administration of the trust, and resolve ambiguities or misconduct under applicable laws. > Trust Attorney

Probate Lawyers And Estate Litigation Sherman, TX

refers to legal disputes that arise during the administration of a deceased person’s estate. These disputes can involve the validity of a will (a will contest), the interpretation of its terms, the management of estate assets, or disagreements among heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, or executors. Probate and estate litigation seeks to resolve conflicts, ensure the decedent’s wishes are honored (if a will exists), and ensure a fair and lawful distribution of the estate according to state laws. > Probate Attorney 

Will Contests

are legal disputes in which the validity of a deceased person’s will is challenged. Common grounds for contesting a will include lack of testamentary capacity (the decedent was not of sound mind when creating the will), undue influence (the decedent was coerced or manipulated), fraud (the will was created under false pretenses), or improper execution (the will did not meet legal formalities, such as being signed and witnessed). The goal of a will contest is to ensure the decedent’s genuine intentions are honored and that the distribution of assets is lawful and fair. > Will Contests Lawyer 

Surviving Spouse Claims

refer to the legal rights and entitlements a surviving spouse may assert in a deceased spouse’s estate under Texas law. Common claims include the fraud on the community, homestead rights (entitling the surviving spouse to live in the marital home), family allowances (financial support for living expenses), and claims to community property (assets acquired during the marriage). > Surviving Spouse Claims Lawyer

Fiduciary Litigation

involving trustees and estates refers to legal disputes arising from allegations that a fiduciary, such as a trustee or estate executor, has failed to fulfill their duties. Common issues in fiduciary litigation include accusations of self-dealing, mismanagement of assets, failure to provide accurate or timely accountings, conflicts of interest, or improper distributions of trust or estate assets. > Fiduciary Litigation Attorney

Contested Guardianships

are legal disputes that arise when there is disagreement over the need for or suitability of a guardian to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of an individual, typically referred to as the ward. These disputes often involve allegations of financial exploitation or that the proposed guardian is unfit, conflicts over who should serve as guardian, or challenges to the necessity of guardianship itself, particularly if the ward’s mental or physical capacity is in question. > Contested Guardianship Attorney 

Client Testimonials

The most important factor in my recommendation for Brandy is that she was able to win the case with motions prior to a jury trial. Brandy had experience with the court that we were assigned. This allowed her to know the court’s expectations of the litigants and the daily operation of the court. In the case itself Brandy kept the focus on the law and did not let us stray into arguments that were not relevant. She was able to explain why so many of the personal arguments keep the focus off the actual dispute. This saved a lot of time and kept the focus on winning the suit. In addition, Brandy is professional and personable. Brandy made the effort to understand our family dynamics. That was extremely helpful in moving the issues forward and ultimately coming to a successful conclusion. I fully recommend Brandy Baxter-Thompson for estate litigation.

— Jon Mitchella

Brandy is the epitome of the southern steel magnolia: soft and compassionate on the outside but tough as nails on the inside. In the 8+ years my sisters and I worked with Brandy she not only met our expectations but exceeded them. After our parents passed. we found ourselves overwhelmed with an incredibly complex set of trusts and properties to address. She even found herself selling an airplane in the process! Brandy painstakingly went through all the paperwork we’d been provided and then had the dubious job of translating it all into comprehensible English. Working with our financial people, Brandy finessed our tax consequences and our best tax options. My sisters and I recommend Brandy’s firm under any circumstance you might face whether convoluted or simple Trusts or Wills, or any other confusing situation you have. Ours was, albeit complex, easier dealt with knowing Brandy had it under control.

— Ruth Chandler

I was appointed guardian of my elderly aunt after we discovered her daughter was taking her and her partner’s money. Brandy was recommended by a lawyer my aunt previously used for her will. I had never been involved with lawyers before, so it was very intimidating, but Brandy and her staff directed me through every step. I really didn’t have to do much at all which was exactly what I needed, since I was unfamiliar with the processes. My aunt recently passed so I won’t be working with Brandy much longer, but I really thank her and her staff for their assistance through an extremely difficult time.

— Jennifer McFall

Fee Arrangements

Baxter-Thompson’s goal is to defeat and negotiate claims without filing suit, saving you substantial cost in fees to the trust, and mental hardship. But in the case that litigation is necessary, there are alternative fee arrangements available which best align with the case and client.

A contingency fee means that our firm’s fee is based on the outcome of your case. A contingency fee arrangement is not appropriate in all cases. If you are interested in pursuing a matter under this financial arrangement, we can discuss this option and determine what is best in your situation.

Our hourly rates vary depending on the nature and complexity of the matter.

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