Navigate the Legal System With Our Help

Whether you are making end-of-life plans, handling the estate of a deceased loved one, or seeking guardianship to protect a family member, you’ve come to the right place. The Law Offices of Berry, Briggs & Berkley provides expert advice and effective representation.

Trust Our Legal Team

Our law firm believes that working with a skilled attorney can make a world of difference. That is why we will pair you with an experienced lawyer who will guide you through every aspect of your case.

AV Preeminent-Rated Lawyer

Mike Berkley has been a partner at our office since 1978. He has helped thousands of clients safeguard their assets, pass property to loved ones, efficiently administer estates, and protect their vulnerable loved ones.

Mr. Berkley earned the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell for meeting legal ability and general ethical standards.

Our Fields of Specialization

We have been practicing for more than four decades, serving clients in Forestburg, Montague, Wise, Cooke, Denton, Collin, and the nearby regions. Our team works to ensure that all of your needs are met.

Probate

We can help you in matters that settle the validity of a person’s last will and testament. This gives way to the easier execution of the deceased wishes, whether it's distributing their assets to their kin or the performance of certain tasks.

Our managing partner, Mr. Berkley, assists or helps appointed executors or administrators in probate matters. We draw on his experience in these matters to help our clients administer estates as efficiently and problem-free as possible.

We also handle legal alternatives to formal probate proceedings.

Estate Planning

The Law Offices of Berry, Briggs & Berkley can help you direct how your care will be handled and how your assets will be distributed when you pass away. We prepare and draft the following estate planning documents:

Wills
Health Care Directives
Medical Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney

Deeds
Lady Bird Deeds
And Many Other Types of Planning Instruments

Guardianship

We assist clients in obtaining guardianship, which gives them the authority to make health and financial choices for an incapacitated loved one. Our lawyer, Mr. Berkley, has the required certification to provide legal guardianship services.

This process is necessary in cases involving degenerative disorders that impair a person's ability to make rational decisions, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Heirship

If a deceased person did not leave a will, our law firm can assist families with the heirship process.

Issues Related to Ranching and the Cattle Industry

Due to Mike’s experiences as a Ranch owner and operator since 1985, he has more insight than the average lawyer in the area. While he doesn’t always need to represent clients, he can offer help and guidance to get them in the right direction.

Consult With a Skilled Lawyer

Fill out our contact form or call to set up a free phone consultation. We strive to provide our clients with the answers to their legal problems when they need them the most.

Forestburg Office: (940) 964-2727

Dallas Office: (214) 350-1888