Allen Texas Attorneys

At Northcutt & Dean Law we handle a variety of legal matters, including:

• Estate Planning
• Probate
• Family Law
• Business 
• Real Estate 
• Criminal Defense

ESTATE PLANNING
We approach estate planning by seeking an ultimate goal of helping our clients develop a sense of security and confidence on their transition of assets. We develop a customized plan for each client that may include estate tax planning, living wills and the powers of attorney. This may include the development of:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Financial & Medical Powers of Attorney
• Directive to Physician ("Living Wills")
• Survivorship Agreements
• Guardianship
• Transfer on Death Deeds
• Lady Bird Deeds

PROBATE
When a death occurs, assisting a personal representative requires knowledge, as well as compassion and an understanding of the goals of the family. Our office takes great pride in being available to the person representing the deceased. You may feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of your responsibilities. Through experience in estate disputes and probate administration, the attorneys and associates have proven to be able counselors assisting the family members with carrying out the wishes of the decedent. Our services include:

• Letters Testamentary and Letters of Administration
• Muniment of Title
• Determination of Heirship (no will)
• Small Estate Affidavits
• Heirship Affidavits
• Executor Deeds

When real estate is involved, we have resources to assist the family with estate sales, repairs, and cleaning, as required.

FAMILY LAW
We represent clients with a full range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• Child Custody & Child Support
• Modification & Enforcement of Previous Orders
• Restraining & Protective Orders
• Termination of Parental Rights
• Step-Parent Adoptions / Adoptions
• Name Changes
• Prenuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements

BUSINESS
Our office handles many business related transactions. We provide a variety of legal services involving businesses, including:

• Buy / Sell Business Transactions
• Business Formation
• Management
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting
• Corporate Consulting
• Preparation of corporate governance documents

REAL ESTATE
We provide a variety of legal services involving real estate, including:

• Deeds (including Warranty, Gift, Transfer on Death, Mineral, etc.)
• Survivorship Agreement
• Lease & Contract Review, Negotiations, & Drafting
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Eviction & Eviction Appeals
• HOA Formation & Disputes
• Receiverships

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

When you’re charged with a criminal offense in the State of Texas, the fines can be huge, and most importantly—your liberty may be at stake. At Northcutt & Dean, we understand that your criminal charges are the most important matter in your life right now, and we take that responsibility seriously. 

If you’ve been charged with a crime, don’t panic—trust Northcutt & Dean to guide you through the criminal justice process, and be your advocate to help face your charges head-on. We’ve got your back, and we will defend you every step of the way. 

We handle misdemeanor cases in Collin County.