Elder Care & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 48+ Years Experience
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About Steven E. Katten at a Glance
Steven E. Katten is an Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Katten & Benson, Attorneys at Law. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1978) and Vanderbilt University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven E. Katten
- Mr. Steven E. Katten is a lawyer practicing life care planning, elder law, elder care and 12 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Steven practices at Katten & Benson, Attorneys at Law in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Steven E. Katten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E. Katten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Wills in Fort Worth
Steven E. Katten is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →
Trusts in Fort Worth
Steven E. Katten is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Probate in Fort Worth
Steven E. Katten is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
Estate Planning & Probate in Fort Worth
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Steven E. Katten is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Power of Attorney in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
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 Fort Worth 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.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-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 Fort Worth Choose Steven E. Katten
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 Steven E. Katten's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven E. Katten brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Steven E. Katten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Steven E. Katten 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 Steven E. Katten Handles in Fort Worth
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