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Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

• Do I Need A Power of Attorney?
• Without this New Year’s Resolution, it could be a matter of life and death. | Setting up your Estate PLan, Living Will, Living Trust, and Power of Attorney in Dallas
• Is Your Will In Place? The Three Not-Always-Joyful Days are Approaching….
• Estate Tax – So Now What? Review, Review, Review
• But Aren’t We Your Parents???

Probate

• Without the PROPER PLAN, a Probate Judge makes ALL the decisions!

Guardianships

• Guardianship may not be that simple.
• Protecting Our Parents
• What do you do when...
• Guardianship - Do I need to get one?

Family Law

• Divorce FAQ in Dallas, Texas
• Involved In A Divorce Or Custody Battle?
• You Can Divorce Your Spouse But Not UNCLE SAM!
• Prenuptial Agreements in Texas - Pay a little now or a lot later!
• Premarital Agreements in Texas!

Child Custody

• The Court Has Ordered Us To Mediate, But There Is No Way I Will Settle!

Personal Injury

• New IRS tax regulations make personal injury settlements more pain-free.
• What is PIP?
• PIP vs. Med-Pay….. Which Should I Choose?
• Car Accident…? Do NOT rush to settle your injury claims!!!
• Top 2 Reasons NOT to Agree to an Early Settlement!

Traffic Accidents

• How do I protect myself and my family if I'm in a car accident?
• Am I SOL, if I’m in an accident caused by an uninsured driver?

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Library

Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

• Six estate planning documents that every Texan should consider.

Probate

• The Probate Process in Texas: Dependent vs. Independent Estate Administration

Family Law

• How can a Dallas prenuptial agreement protect your marriage?

Traffic Accidents

• Texas Traffic Accident Statistics

Newsletter

• Newsletter Links
• January 2011 Newsletter
• June 2011 Newsletter
• July 2010 - pdf version
• September 2010 - pdf version

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about estate planning or the probate process? Do you need to know more about family law in Dallas? Are you wondering if you have a personal injury case? Are unsure if you need a lawyer? The Ashmore Law Firm, PC provides the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about estate planning, probate law, family law and personal injury law. If you need legal help or have questions, contact The Ashmore Law Firm at 214-559-7202 or toll free at 866-559-7202.

Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

• My wife and I do not have wills and have no dependents other than each other. Do we need a will?
• My mom died several years ago and I was the executor for her will. I've recently been contacted for a debt that was unknown at that time and that seems a bit fishy now. What can I do?
• What is the difference between a will and a living will?
• What does it mean to have Power of Attorney?

Probate

• My husband has passed away and left a will to divide his assets between my children and myself. Can I just go ahead and do so or do we need to probate the will in court?

Family Law

• My fiancé wants me to sign a prenuptial agreement because his family is worried that if he inherits their money, I will get it. What should I do?
• My wife and I are divorcing. Can we handle this ourselves or do we need a lawyer?
• My ex-husband has custody of our children, but my circumstances have changed. How can I seek custody?
• We are adopting a child from a foreign country. How can we legally bring her here?
• I have a restraining order against my ex-husband. For how long is it in effect?
• My partner and I have lived together for 10 years and want to have our union recognized as a common law marriage. What can we do?
• My 17-year-old child says I have no right to run her life and wants to be declared independent. Don't I have control until she is 18?

Traffic Accidents

• I was injured in a car accident and their insurance company told me not to get a lawyer. What should I do?
• I had a car accident over a year ago and underwent treatment. The other driver's insurance company told me to get the treatment I needed and them submit my claim, but now they won't even pay for my treatment. What should I do?
• My insurance agent says I don't need personal injury protection on my automobile policy. What is personal injury protection (PIP)?
• I have the option of choosing between Med Pay and PIP on my car insurance. What is the difference between Med Pay and PIP?
• What is the difference between bodily injury coverage and personal injury protection?
• What is Bodily Injury Liability coverage?
• What is Uninsured Motorist coverage?
• What is PIP or Personal Injury Protection insurance coverage?
• What damages are recoverable in after an auto wreck?
• Why do I have to purchase automobile liability coverage?
• Why does my bank require me to purchase physical damage insurance?
• Can I add an additional insured to this policy?
• Can I waive my rights of subrogation in this policy?
• Why should my vehicles be titled in the same name as the named insured?
• Why should I buy higher Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists limits?
• What is the difference between Med Pay and PIP?
• What advice do you have for rental car insurance coverage?
• Are my permanently installed stereos, radios, and car phones covered?
• I keep one auto strictly for business. Do I need a separate policy?

General

• I was hurt while walking down an isle at a shopping store because of debris on the floor. Can I sue?
• I have developed health issues that I believe are related to prescription medicine I took. Is there anything I can do?

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FAQs

Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

• My wife and I do not have wills and have no dependents other than each other. Do we need a will?
• My mom died several years ago and I was the executor for her will. I've recently been contacted for a debt that was unknown at that time and that seems a bit fishy now. What can I do?
• What is the difference between a will and a living will?

Probate

• My husband has passed away and left a will to divide his assets between my children and myself. Can I just go ahead and do so or do we need to probate the will in court?

Family Law

• My fiancé wants me to sign a prenuptial agreement because his family is worried that if he inherits their money, I will get it. What should I do?
• My wife and I are divorcing. Can we handle this ourselves or do we need a lawyer?
• My ex-husband has custody of our children, but my circumstances have changed. How can I seek custody?

Traffic Accidents

• I was injured in a car accident and their insurance company told me not to get a lawyer. What should I do?
• I had a car accident over a year ago and underwent treatment. The other driver's insurance company told me to get the treatment I needed and them submit my claim, but now they won't even pay for my treatment. What should I do?
• My insurance agent says I don't need personal injury protection on my automobile policy. What is personal injury protection (PIP)?

General

• I was hurt while walking down an isle at a shopping store because of debris on the floor. Can I sue?
• I have developed health issues that I believe are related to prescription medicine I took. Is there anything I can do?

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