Melinda Watts Smith
Associate
Melinda Watts Smith has extensive experience in the preparation of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents as well as in probate and guardianship administration proceedings. Her practice includes asset protection through formation of limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and trust documents. She also has a great deal of experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, including negotiating contracts and continuing through document preparation for closing.
Ms. Smith advises many business clients in selecting the entity best suited for their business and is involved in the formation of the business entity.
Practice Areas
Asset Protection
Estate Planning
Probate & Guardianship Administration
Commericial & Real Estate
Corporate & Business Law
Real Estate Trade Association Law
Trusts
Education
JD Texas Tech University 1983
BA University of Texas in Arlington 1981
Associations
Texas Bar (1984).
US District Court of the Northern District of Texas.
The College of the State Bar of Texas.
STARS Theater Company, Board of Directors (1999-Present).
City of Bedford: Council Member (1994-1998).
Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.
Tarrant County Bar Association.
BV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell: Distinguished
Recent News & Publications
Named a Top Attorney in Probate, Estates & Trust by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2010.
Named one of Fort Worth Business Press "Elite 100" Top Attorneys in Tarrant County in 2003, 2004 & 2005.
