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
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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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- 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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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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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.
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