Atty. Peter D. King
Mr. King practices primarily in the area of estate planning and probate, including the drafting of simple and complex wills; drafting of living trusts, insurance trusts, management trusts, trusts for minors, special and supplemental needs trusts, protective trusts for the impaired, and charitable trusts, drafting and creation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies; drafting of living wills, general powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, declarations of guardian; asset and creditor protection planning; tax planning; premarital agreements, estate administrati
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Addison, TX · 36+ Years Experience
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About Peter D. King at a Glance
Peter D. King is an Associate based in Addison, Texas, practicing at Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990), New York (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991), and Texas (2000). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1990) and Boston University (B.A., 1987). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships Member, State Bar of Texas Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, American Bar Association. Serves clients in Addison, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter D. King
- Mr. King practices primarily in the area of estate planning and probate, including the drafting of simple and complex wills
- drafting of living trusts, insurance trusts, management trusts, trusts for minors, special and supplemental needs trusts, protective trusts for the impaired, and charitable trusts, drafting and creation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies
- drafting of living wills, general powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, declarations of guardian
- asset and creditor protection planning
- tax planning
- premarital agreements, estate administration
- guardianship, and estate and trust litigation
- He earned his bachelor's degree from Boston University in 1987 and his law degree from Albany Law School in 1990
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Massachusetts in 1990, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 1991, the State Bar of New York in 1991, and the State Bar of Texas in 2000
- He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association and the American Bar Association
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Peter D. King's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D. King handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Addison.
Trusts in Addison
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Probate in Addison
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Estate Planning & Probate in Addison
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Addison
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Addison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Addison Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Addison-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Addison Choose Peter D. King
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter D. King's practice in the field of trusts, probate, and estate planning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter D. King brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Peter D. King can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Peter D. King can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Addison
A Addison-based practice means Peter D. King attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter D. King Handles in Addison
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