Charlotte D. Key
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Plano, Texas
Law Office of Charlotte D. Key, PLLC
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2008
Education: Howard University School of Law
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Law Office of Charlotte D. Key, PLLC
5055 W. Park Blvd.Ste. 400
Plano, TX 75093 Visit website
A stalwart advocate for her clients throughout their arduous legal ordeals, Charlotte D. Key maintains consistency in her eminent legal representation, helping them secure their assets and legacies for their loved ones. The managing attorney at Law Office of Charlotte D. Key, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, she manages myriad aspects of estate planning and administration matters, including wills and trusts, and probate, as well as advising as general counsel for small- and mid-sized businesses.
Ms. Key completed her undergraduate studies in 2003, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in public relations from The University of Texas at Austin, and went on to enroll in the Howard University School of Law, where she strengthened her legal acumen and talents that help her clients in their harrowing legal challenges today. Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor in 2006, she served as the senior articles editor of the Howard Law Journal and was a member of Epsilon Sigma Iota Sorority. The same year she graduated from law school, she obtained her license to practice law in California, and two years later, she became licensed to practice law in Texas. Moreover, in the state of Texas, she is certified as an attorney ad litem.
Within her legal community, Ms. Key maintains close affiliations with numerous legal organizations, including the Collin County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas (African-American Lawyers Section, and Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section). For her many contributions, she has been rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo, along with numerous positive testimonials on the site as well.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 60% Estate Planning & Probate
- 30% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 2006, California
Professional Webpage: https://keyestatelaw.com/meet-charlotte-key
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas, 2008
- Dallas Probate American Inn of Court, Bench Member, 2024
- California, 2006
- Dallas Bar Association, Member, 2007
- Collin County Bar Association, 2026
- State Bar of Texas , 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem Attorney by the Texas State Bar, 2022
- Notary Public
Pro bono / Community Service
- President, Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce, 2017
- Vice President, Probate/Estate Planning Section, Collin County Bar Association, 2025
- Board Member, Treasurer of Probate/Estate Planning section of Collin County Bar Association, 2024
- President, Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce, 2016
Educational Background
- University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in English with Honors
- Howard University School of Law
- University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, 2003
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presentation about common issues that arise when seeking temporary guardianships. , Speaker, Author, Oops I Did it Again! Common Pitfalls When Seeking Temporary Guardianships, State Bar of Texas Annual Poverty Law Conference, 2022
Honors
- Member, Texas Bar College, Texas Bar College, 2026
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2020