Estate Planning Archives - Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP

Kelly Hart Welcomes 2026 Texas Summer Associates

Kelly Hart welcomes 2026 Texas summer associates—Austin Boyles, Olivia Key, Reagan Powers, Marcus Rael III, Matthew Turner, and Andrew White. The summer clerkship runs May 11-July 10, 2026.

Chris Ponder Joins Catholic Charities Fort Worth Board

Chris Ponder has joined the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities Fort Worth.

Chris Ponder Named 2026 Colleen Colton Honoree

Chris Ponder has been named the 2026 recipient of the Colleen Colton Award by Guardian Services Inc. (GSI) for his significant contributions to enhancing protections for vulnerable adults and families throughout the region.

Gregory Martin Inducted into American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

Gregory Martin was inducted into ACTEC – the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel – the top honor in the estate practice field.

Gregory Martin Featured Speaker at Texas Tech 18th Annual Estate Planning and Community Property Law Seminar

Gregory Martin delivered a tax update at the 18th Annual Estate Planning and Community Property Law Seminar hosted by Texas Tech.

Fort Worth Magazine Names 63 Kelly Hart attorneys as Top Attorneys for 2025

The December issue of Fort Worth Magazine recognizes 63 Kelly Hart lawyers chosen by their peers for the 2025 Top Attorneys list.

Gregory Martin Featured Speaker at TexasBar CLE 36th Annual Estate Planning and Probate Drafting

Gregory Martin gave a presentation on “Entity Creation and Ongoing Maintenance” at the TexasBar CLE 36th Annual Estate Planning and Probate Drafting event.

Kelly Hart Receives National and Top Tier Recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings

Kelly Hart has achieved top-tier recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list, earning two national honors, 30 Tier One rankings, and 55 regional rankings.

Gregory Martin Joins Kelly Hart’s Estate Planning and Probate Group

Gregory Martin joins Kelly Hart as a partner in the Estate Planning and Probate Group.

57 Kelly Hart Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients