Atty. Peter D. King

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

Addison Addison 36 Years Experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

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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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D. King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D. King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 Texas

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter D. King

Where is Peter D. King's law office located?
Peter D. King's law practice is located in Addison, Texas. The firm is Geary, Porter & Donovan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D. King handle?
Peter D. King focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Peter D. King practiced law?
Peter D. King has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter D. King go to law school?
Peter D. King earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Peter D. King for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Boston University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
Texas
Admitted: 2000

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