Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith

also known as Wanda I. Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate, Guardianship

5700 Granite Parkway, Ste. 200, Plano, TX

About Wanda

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Estate planning, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney

40%
Wills and Living Wills 30%

Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Advanced Medical Directives.

30%
Probate 20%

Heirship and Intestacy issues (dying without a will). Finding lost and missing persons.

20%
Guardianship 10%

Guardianships for incapacitated persons.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 24 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Wanda Smith

5700 Granite Parkway, Ste. 200, Plano, TX, 75024

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6160 Warren Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034

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102 East Broadway, PO Box 126, Prosper, TX, 75078

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Wanda Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cinda | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Superb!

I'm in hospice and my husband/caregiver died suddenly 2 months ago, shocking our whole family. My Brother-in-law contacted his atty who recommended Wanda Smith due to her specialties, excellent reputation and that she'll come to my home. What a blessing! In short order, she had a comprehensive list ...of to-dos, advice, and handled my husband's will and created a new one for me. Being in hospice, time is of the essence; Wanda met the challenge full on and now I can relax. All is in good order. More so, Wanda is extremely compassionate and well versed in the needs at a time like this. Icing on the cake? Very reasonable rates. I cannot recommend this lovely, professional lady more. A blessing, truly. Thank you, Wanda, from the bottom of my heart. C.

Posted by Denise | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Lucky me for finding Wanda Smith !

I live out of state and needed to find a lawyer in Texas that I could deal long distance with for probating my mother's will and properties. I found Wanda Smith online and saw that she had great reviews so gave her a call to see if she could help me. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to dea...l with my issues. She was very professional and extremely accessible. She has great communication skills via phone and email with quick replies and answered any and all of my questions, and I had many. She even managed to set up my court date over the phone so I wouldn't have to travel to Texas for it. She even managed to calm my nerves knowing I was a bit apprehensive about my court date over the phone. I'm very satisfied with all my dealings with her and I highly recommend her to anyone needing a will and probate lawyer. I promise you won't be disappointed !

Posted by John | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Wanda Smith

We hired Wanda for our Estate Planning, and could not be happier with the experience she provided from the first meeting through the signing of the documents. She was professional and knowledgeable as well as warm and friendly, which put us at ease through the whole process. Wanda explained everyth...ing in detail and was very responsive. We highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Wanda Smith Comes Highly Recommended

Wanda is an excellent and compassionate lawyer. She assisted our family in settling our estate after my husband passed away without a will. She spent time listening to our problems and answering all of our questions even after our meetings. She was great at assisting us through the legalities of sett...ling our estate without a will left behind. She made it easy especially during such a traumatic time in our lives, and we appreciate her professionalism and concern for us.

Posted by Janice | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wanda Smith

Wanda is wonderful. She helped us at the spur of the moment when time was crucial for my father that had suddenly become ill. I also hired her for my own will and paperwork. I highly recommend Wanda. She is up on current laws and very easy to work with.

Wanda Smith

Replied last June 07, 2018

Thank you for your comments. I was glad I was able to get to the hospital and update your father's documents before he passed away. I know it was a difficult time for you and your family.

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Wanda Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frederick Kempf

Oil and gas lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Other

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I've known and worked with Wanda since 2006, when I worked for her at an oil and gas exploration company. Later, Wanda was a client of mine in that industry for several years. Wanda brings not just competence to whatever she works on, but a strong desire to stay current on the law, and to find the best solution for her clients. She's not one to rest on her laurels, but constantly pushes herself to be better, to learn more, and to be more for her clients. Her study and certifications in the area of forensic genealogy puts her in a very elite population of attorneys, and stands as a great example of a person who always seeks to be the best she can be. What Wanda has learned about probate, real property, genealogy, oil and gas, intestacy (and so much more) puts her in a unique position to see a much greater context for her clients than most attorneys who have focused on solely on area of law. Wanda will serve her clients well."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - 2016

VP Land, Chestnut Exploration & Production, Inc.

Associations

2015 - Present

Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy

Member

2014 - Present

Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism

Member

State Bar of Texas

Arkansas Bar

Collin County Bar Association

Education

2000

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

MA - Masters

1983

Texas Womans University, Denton, Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Tarrant County Bar Probate Section

Research Tips for Attorneys

2016

San Antonio Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Genealogical Research Tips for Attorneys Ad Litem

2016

Austin Bar Association, Estate Planning Section

Genealogical Research Tips for Attorneys Ad Litem

2014

TAPS 2014

Ethical Considerations in Hiring a Forensic Genealogist

2014

Forensic Genealogy Institute

Opportunities for Forensic Genealogists in Oil and Gas

2013

Collin County Genealogical Society

League, Labor & Vara: Understanding Texas Deeds

Publications

2015

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes Considerations for Hiring a Forensic Genealogist

Languages

English

Activity

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