San Antonio Probate Lawyer
Board Certified probate representation for Bexar County executors, administrators, and families — from the first filing at 100 Dolorosa through final distribution.
When a loved one dies, the paperwork rarely waits. As a San Antonio probate lawyer Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, David M. Butterbaugh helps Bexar County families move an estate through the probate courts with as little friction as possible — whether there is a will, no will, or property that needs to be transferred and sold.
Our office sits on Broadway in Alamo Heights, a short drive from the Bexar County Courthouse complex, so hearings, filings, and clerk questions are handled locally rather than at a distance.
Texas Probate Matters We Handle in Bexar County
Independent Administration
The most common and cost-effective Texas probate path, with minimal court supervision once letters testamentary are issued.
Muniment of Title
A streamlined Texas proceeding that transfers title under a valid will when the estate has no unpaid debts other than liens on real property.
Determination of Heirship
When there is no will, we establish the legal heirs under Texas intestacy law so Bexar County property can pass cleanly.
Dependent Administration
Court-supervised administration for estates with disputes, creditor issues, or beneficiaries who need added protection.
Small Estate Affidavits
A limited alternative for modest estates that meet the Texas Estates Code requirements.
Trust & Estate Administration
Full-service administration of trusts and estates of all sizes, including transfers of estate real estate in Bexar County.
Why San Antonio Families Choose This Office
Fewer than a small fraction of Texas attorneys are Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law. That certification, combined with decades of filings in the Bexar County probate courts, means fewer surprises and fewer trips back to the clerk's window.
3308 Broadway, Suite 303
San Antonio, TX 78209
- Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- 25 years of Texas probate and estate practice
- Files in all three Bexar County statutory probate courts at 100 Dolorosa
- Office on Broadway in Alamo Heights, minutes from downtown San Antonio
- Admitted to practice in Texas and Florida
Other Ways We Help San Antonio Families
Probate rarely exists in a vacuum. Many families need related guidance while planning for the future or wrapping up a loved one’s affairs.
San Antonio Estate Planning Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives tailored to Texas law.
San Antonio Business Law Attorney
Entity formation, business succession, contracts, and counsel for closely held companies.
San Antonio Probate Real Estate Lawyer
Real property transfers, sales, and title issues that arise during probate and estate administration.
Talk With a San Antonio Probate Lawyer
Bring the will, the death certificate, and your questions. We will tell you which Texas probate path fits the estate and what it will take to complete it.