David Richard Toups

David Richard Toups

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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 23 years

Trusts Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Trusts, Guardianship, Wills & Living Wills ... +4 more

1603 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 280, Dallas, TX

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Guardianship 25%

Consisting of guardianship implementation; guardianship administration; consultation and implementation of less burdensome alternatives to guardianships; contesting guardianships; representation of guardians, proposed wards, and ad litems; defending guardians, proposed wards, and ad litems; planning for minors & incapacitated persons; and designations of guardian before the need arises for both adults and children; as well as guardianship litigation & contested guardianship matters.

25%
Trusts 25%

Consisting of the planning of trusts; trust administration; irrevocable trusts; revocable or living trusts; representation of trustees; representation of beneficiaries; defending trustees; defending beneficiaries; tracing and reconstruction of improperly administered and funded trusts; modification of trust; and trust litigation.

25%
Probate 15%

Consisting of estate administrations; estate creditor claims; representation of executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and heirs; defending executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and heirs; common law spouse claims; disputed heirships; community property & separate property issues and disputes; disclaimers; probate of wills; and intestate administrations; as well as probate litigation; will contests & contested estate matters; and other fiduciary matters.

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Consisting of the drafting, planning, and implementation of wills and living wills; directives to physicians; and medical powers of attorney; as well as probate litigation; will contests & contested estate matters; representing beneficiaries; defending executors and administrators; community property issues and disputes; and other fiduciary matters.

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Consisting of the planning of wills, trusts, and estates; planning for estate tax and generation skipping transfer tax; planning for minors & possible incapacity; business & financial negotiations; powers of attorney; living wills; and directives to physicians.

10%
Business 5%

Consisting of contracts & agreements; business & financial negotiations and consulting; business planning and entity formation, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies; employee benefits; financial markets; fraudulent business transactions; commercial litigation; securities litigation; contract litigation; business disputes; partnership disputes; as well as representation and defense of officers, directors, partners, and members.

5%
Real Estate 5%

Consisting of property transfers; real estate litigation; fraudulent real estate transactions; and contract disputes.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner, P.C.

1603 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 280, Dallas, TX, 75234-6040

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Probate lawyer | Oct 18

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"I have worked both with and for David in different capacities over the course of the past 5 years. I've always known him to be an extremely sharp and knowledgeable litigator with a superior ethic, and he is one of the most zealous advocates I've had the privilege to know. I strongly endorse his work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Order of the Lytae, South Texas College of Law

2001

Highest Grade Award- Texas Trial & Appellate Procedure, South Texas College of Law

2001

Highest Grade Award- Consumer Bankruptcy & Debt Collection, South Texas College of Law

2000

Varsity Mock Trial Advocate, South Texas College of Law

1999

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Sam Houston State University

1999

Honor Graduate- Cannon Trust School, Cannon Financial Institute

1993

Navy Achievement Medal, U.S. Marine Corps

1991

Honor Graduate, U.S. Army Field Artillery School

1989

Distinguished Naval Graduate, Texas A&M University Naval ROTC

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Of Counsel, Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner, P.C.

2005 - 2011

Managing Member, Toups Law Firm, PLLC

2003 - 2005

Associate, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP

2001 - 2003

Associate, Horrigan & Goehrs, LLP

2001 - 2001

Intern, Probate Court One of Harris County, Texas

2001 - 2001

Intern, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District; Houston, Texas

1999 - 2001

Registered Investment Advisor, Toups Financial Consulting

1995 - 1999

Vice President, Regional Portfolio Manager, Wells Fargo Private Client Services

1994 - 1995

Investment Representative, Edward D. Jones, LLP

1989 - 1994

Artillery Officer, U.S. Marine Corps

Associations

2002 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - Present

Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - Present

Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2002 - Present

Litigation Section of the American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Real Property, Probate, & Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Association for Investment Management and Research

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Hallie Mae Payne Durkee, Deceased

Jury Verdict for Plaintiff-Bettye Sue Payne Harris

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Education

2001

South Texas College of Law, Houston

J.D. - Juris Doctor with Honors

1999

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

M.B.A.

1989

Texas A&M University, College Station

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2007

Featured Guest on America's Premier Lawyers

Capacity Issues with Aging Babyboomers

2007

Featured Guest on America's Premier Lawyers

Capacity Issues with Aging Babyboomers

2006

Featured Guest on America's Premier Lawyers

Capacity Issues with Aging Babyboomers

2002

Victoria County Estate Planning Council

Total Return Trusts

2002

Fort Bend County Estate Planning Council

Total Return Trusts

2002

Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council Seminar

Total Return Trusts

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