Debra June Joyce Cunningham

After my wife passed, I needed help probating her will. I was recommended to Debbie Cunningham by my financial advisor. I trust my advisor with my money, so I certainly trust her to recommend an attorney. She did not let me down – I was very pleased with the work Debbie did for me, so much so that... I asked her to draft a new will for me as well. I found that Debbie is very knowledgeable about the probate process and wills. She took her time and helped me understand every step of the process. She’s not a “pressure” type of person. When helping me, she thoroughly laid out every possible solution and allowed me to choose what I saw as the best option.

I hired Debbie after my mother passed away. We were in the middle of selling her house and were concerned the sale would fall through if we didn’t probate her will quickly. When I explained our situation, Debbie understood what was important to us. She quickly formed a game plan to help us meet ou...r goals. She handled my mother’s probate in an efficient and timely manner. I really appreciated that there were no unexpected fees and that she kept me in the loop every step of the way. Debbie and her staff were professional, competent and compassionate. I felt confident and secure that they were taking care of everything for us. I highly recommend Debbie to anyone who needs help with a will or probate.

My partner and I were at the stage in our relationship where we wanted to be legally bound to one another. The only problem was that we weren’t sure what documents were needed to ensure we would have the power to make decisions for each other in the future. We asked our friends if they could refer... us to an attorney that had experience helping GLBT couples in Texas with their estate plan. Debbie Cunningham was highly recommended and when we met her, it was the icing on the cake. She was extremely personable and very knowledgeable about estate planning. Planning for the future can sometimes feel morbid but Debbie made the situation much more comfortable. She was never demanding and always took the time to explain which documents we needed and why they were important to our plan. Debbie exceeded our expectations and made the estate planning process a positive experience. I always take the time to refer Debbie to people who need help with their plans. I tell them, “She is the perfect person to help get your documents in order.”

I wanted an experienced attorney who recognizes the sensitive nature of a case involving family members. My children’s great-grandfather passed and left them as beneficiaries to a trust. The trustee was supposed to transfer the trust over to my wife via a special directive but had not done so. I need...ed an attorney who understood the complexities of trust law and the probate system to represent my children’s interests. Debbie was very in tune with our needs. She understood that my family’s relationships were strained, and I wanted to avoid further tension. Debbie understood my family values and never let me lose sight of the bigger picture. Preserving family relationships was just as important as fulfilling the special directives. She really took the time to understand the personalities involved in our case and had the perfect balance of sensitivity and forcefulness that I was seeking. Her measured approach kept us out of court and resolved the matter, which is what we were looking for. Debbie’s strategy and timing was impeccable from start to finish. She provided personalized and exceptional service. I’m convinced that if it wasn’t for Debbie, we’d still be battling it out. Without a doubt, I would recommend Debbie to anyone needing representation.

When my husband passed away suddenly, I was in a state of shock and completely overwhelmed. He didn’t have a Will or any other estate plan documents in place and I knew it was going to be a mess. My husband had children from a prior marriage and when they got involved in the arrangements, I didn’t kn...ow how we were going to work it all out. A friend referred me to Debbie Cunningham because she is very experienced with Probate when there isn’t a Will in place. Upon meeting her I knew she was the right person to help me. She was very calm and she made me feel like my case was a priority for her. I had just lost my husband, and I needed someone to listen to me. What kept me sane was knowing that Debbie was taking care of the legal issues and I didn’t have to be worried about it. She was on top of everything especially with the short time frame and pressured others to keep things moving forward at all times. Debbie is conscientious, diligent and very hard working. She makes things happen! Debbie made sure I got the fairest possible outcome – it was such a relief. She walked me through it every step of the way, and I leaned on her for everything- social security issues, veteran’s benefits and even closing on the sale of my house. If you have someone that passes away without a Will, especially with stepchildren or a blended family, I would highly recommend Debbie Cunningham. It can be very complicated but Debbie really knows what she’s doing.