George (Trey) Gifford III

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Trey Gifford is an associate in the Fiduciary Litigation and Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Practice Areas at Crain Caton & James. From the beginning of his legal career, Trey has focused on probate and guardianship law. He has completed all certification requirements necessary to handle guardianship matters in Texas and has successfully represented clients through every stage of trial and in probate and guardianship proceedings, including:

Estate planning
Uncontested probate proceedings
Complex will contests
Successful jury and bench trials
Executor and administrator disputes
Uncontested and contested guardianship cases
Court-appointed representative roles
Surety bond disputes
Successful appeals involving probate and guardianship issues

Trey is deeply committed to his clients and gives his all to every case. He is passionate about ensuring that his clients’ wishes are carried out and that they feel supported and heard throughout the process. Whether guiding a family through uncontested proceedings or litigating high-stakes disputes, Trey approaches every matter with focus, compassion, and determination.

Before becoming a licensed attorney, Trey gained valuable experience working in the Fort Bend County court system, where he assisted with probate, civil, and criminal dockets. He also served in the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office, where he honed his advocacy and legal research skills.

Trey is an Eagle Scout, a distinction recognizing leadership, perseverance, and integrity. Outside the office, he leads monthly pro bono and service events, plays the saxophone and piano, is conversational in German, and counts John Steinbeck and Texas Longhorn Football among his interests.

Jury Selection Skills: You Can’t Make a First Impression a Second Time. Houston Bar Association CLE, 2026
Jury Selection: Know the Rules. Learn Your Style. 50th Annual Advanced Estate Planning & Probate Texas Bar CLE, 2026
Top Ten Lessons Learned When Handling Contested Guardianships, University of Texas Law CLE 20th Annual Elder Law Conference, 2026
Fiduciary Liability in Marital Disputes: Issues in Divorce, Powers of Attorney, & Co-Ownership for Spouses and Blended Families, Texas Probate Law American Inn of Court, 2026
Guardianship Alternatives: The Required Reserves, Texas Probate Law American Inn of Court, 2025
Bounds of the Law: Ethical considerations in advising clients on non-legal consequences, Firm CLE, 2025
Vance Lewis: The Astounding Impact of ‘Houston’s First Black Lawyer, The Houston Lawyer Magazine – a publication of the Houston Bar Association, 2024
The Perfect Storm: Impact of Mittelsted v. Meriwether on findings of testamentary capacity, HBA Probate Section, 2023
Scrivener’s Error in the Age of Online Legal Aid, 17th Annual Fiduciary Litigation Conference, 2022