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also known as Brandy Baxter-Thompson
Brandy Baxter-Thompson brings skill, expertise and almost two decades of experience to solving her clients' problems involving fiduciary duties, trustees, executors, including will contests, will and trust interpretation issues, accounting and administration issues, and prosecution and defense of fiduciary claims. Brandy uses creative legal strategies to avoid or minimize protracted litigation when possible and, if not, to focus on success through expertise, preparation, and advocacy. She provides experienced legal representation throughout Texas focusing in the North Texas counties of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, and Johnson.
Brandy is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of estate planning and probate. Brandy is the author or co-author of multiple articles and presentations of legal education programs for the estate, trust and probate law community. She has given presentations on estate and trust law throughout the State of Texas and most recently in Hawaii at the Hawaii Tax Institute where she spoke on Attacking and Defending Trustees.
Representative Experience
• Successfully defeated claim that will was executed without testamentary capacity on summary judgment.
• Successfully defeated claim that will was forged on summary judgment.
• Successfully obtained restraining order and temporary injunction against rogue trustee.
• Obtained favorable verdict in defending claims of impropriety against executor.
• Obtained favorable verdict in challenge to will’s admission to probate after 4 years
• Successfully defeated challenge to client’s appointment as guardian for parent.
• Represents trustees (corporate and individual), executors, and administrators in all phases of trust and estate administration.
• Successfully negotiated successor trustee’s claim against prior trustee without filing suit
• Obtained court approval of accountings in trusts and estates
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Acquired: 2024
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
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500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2150, Dallas, TX, 75201
2591 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 300, Frisco, TX, 75034
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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Brandy is an absolute delight to work with; she is extremely competent, professional and very knowledgeable and experienced in her chosen field of expertise. She is thoughtful, timely and very attentive to her clients. I felt she had our best interests in mind every step of the way and provided exc...
Posted by J Adam Camarena | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Brandy worked with me to complete an estate planning. Brandy took time to walk through my situation to ensure she knew exactly what I needed. Her professionalism and personality made it easy to talk through some difficult questions. Brandy was straight forward in letting me know of all my risk and...
Posted by Patti | October 6, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Baxter-Thompson provided us with the utmost professional services. She was very efficient and kept us continuously informed during every phase of our situation. She always replied to our emails promptly and was very thorough in her communications with us. She is very organized and has a very...
Posted by Shar | September 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Brandy Baxter-Thompson represented my family on a complicated Guardianship matter, and after my mother's passing with Estate Administration. Due to the complexity of our situation we were initially referred to Brandy by two other top Texas Probate / Estate firms, who were unable or unwilling to hand...
Posted by Katie | July 2, 2014
Brandy is an exceptional attorney. She was very sensitive to our families needs in probating our father's Will. She was very thorough and kind in handling the estate - most of our father's estate planning was done in another state and she worked with our other counsel hand in hand to bring it to a ...
"Brandy is a great attorney to work with or against. She is as passionate about the law as she is for her clients. I could have checked most of the categories under "how do you know this lawyer?" I definitely endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Brandy for several years. Her commitment to her clients and the community is very impressive. She is eager to stay on top of current trends in the law and I see her often at continuing legal education courses. Very polished and professional, she can take complicated estate planning concepts and explain them in such a way that anyone can understand. I have referred several clients to Brandy and would not hesitate to send my family or my friends to her for any contested estate planning matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Thompson is a very smart, sharp, and knowledgeable attorney. She has strong ethics and integrity. She thinks quick on her feet and is a stong advocate for her clients. I hold her in high regard. Amanda M. Rowe, Attorney and Counselor"
"I endorse this lawyer. Brandy is an excellent probate attorney. She has represented me in a probate matter and is a strong advocate. Brandy is a very experience lawyer in this area of law and I would strongly recommend her to my family and friends."
"I would highly endorse Ms. Baxter-Thompson. She is a highly disciplined professional and a terrific advocate for her clients. I have received nothing but rave reviews about her performance from the people I have referred to her."
"One sentence: You could not have a better advocate on your side. But I won't stop there. I am honored to have the opportunity to share with a person whose opinion I have great respect for -- Brandy Baxter-Thompson. Over the time I have known Brandy, she has been helpful and insightful. Her knowledge in Family law has her the first place I turn to when I need an answer and she is always happy to help. Brandy is responsive, respectful, and to the point. I am confident she brings to her clients what she brings to our discussions. As I said in the beginning, you could not have a better advocate on your side."
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2025
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2024
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2023
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2007
Outstanding Clinic Attorney Volunteer, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
2023 - Present
Owner, Baxter-Thompson Law, PLLC
2019 - 2023
Partner, Lan Smith Sosolik Baxter-Thompson & Johnston PLLC
2012 - 2019
Attorney, Calloway, Norris, Burdette & Weber
2007 - 2011
Owner, Law Office of Brandy Baxter-Thompson
2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2007 - Present
Probate Section of Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2006 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2024 - 2025
Dallas Probate American Inns of CourtPresident
2023 - 2024
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and EstateChair
2022 - 2023
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and EstateVice Chair
2021 - 2022
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and EstateTreasurer
2020 - 2021
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and EstateProgram Chair
2017 - 2019
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionCouncil Member
2017 - 2019
REPTL Guardianship CommitteeMember
2006 - 2010
Dallas Association of Young LawyersCo-chair, Aid to the Homeless Committee
Respondent was given sole managing conservatorship
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Arts
2019
Basics of Wills and Powers of Attorney
2018
Estate Administration A-Z
2018
Fiduciary Compensation
2018
Fiduciary Compensation
2018
To Probate or Not to Probate
2018
Fiduciary Compensation
2017
Personal Property Issues in Estate Administration
2017
The Interaction of Powers of Attorney in Guardianships
2015
2014
Standing Issues in Probate and Guardianship
2013
To Probate or Not to Probate
2013
To Probate or Not to Probate
2013
Litigation in Probate Court
2015
2014
2013
2013
2006
English
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