Darlene Payne Smith is part of the Fiduciary Litigation and Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Administrative Groups. She focuses on individuals dealing with loss or incapacitation and fiduciaries. Darlene defends valid estate plans and wrongfully accused fiduciaries while seeking justice against those who wrong beneficiaries. She frequently appears in Texas courts, including Harris and Montgomery counties. Darlene represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate, guardianship, trust litigation, and administration. An adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law, she co-authored the Texas Jury Charge for Probate and Trust. Recognized on Texas Super Lawyers lists (2006-2011, 2014-2023) and 2024 Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Trusts and Estates, she was also featured in Texas Trailblazers in 2019.
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