Ford+Bergner is one of Houston's premier probate-and-estate-litigation boutiques — they handle the contested side of trusts and estates that general estate planners avoid. Will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary breach, executor/trustee removal, contested guardianships. Statewide Texas practice with significant federal-court experience. Best fit for: beneficiaries fighting to protect their inheritance, executors facing a removal action, and anyone whose loved one's estate is being exploited or contested.
Pricing & Fees
Ford+Bergner LLP works on hourly + flat fee. Estate planning flat-fees from $1,500 • Litigation hourly $375–$650/hr. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.
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Key Attorneys
The lawyers most likely to be on your case.
Don Ford
Probate litigator. Has tried contested estate matters in courts across Texas. Best Lawyers in America.
Adam Bergner
Trust and fiduciary-litigation specialist. Frequent CLE speaker on Texas probate code.
Senior Associate
Bilingual Spanish. Estate planning and uncontested probate.
What Clients Say
Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.
Brother manipulated dad into changing the trust days before he died. Don proved undue influence and we recovered our share.
Trustee was self-dealing. Adam's team built the case methodically. Trustee removed and we got a successor.
Stepmom's last-minute will gave everything to her kids. Ford+Bergner challenged capacity. Settled for our father's intended share.
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