Lori Ashmore Peters: Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation and Business Planning Attorney, Dallas, Texas

Lori Ashmore Peters

Managing Attorney, Estate Planning and Probate
The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C.

Mrs. Lori Ashmore Peters is a leading estate planning and probate attorney in Dallas with extensive experience in estate administration, probate litigation, contested guardianships and high value estate planning. As a Managing Attorney at The Ashmore Law Firm, she provides trusted legal guidance to families, fiduciaries and business owners who need comprehensive support with wills, trusts, probate, will contests and wealth preservation strategies.

Mrs. Peters assists clients with the full scope of Texas estate planning and probate law, including the preparation of wills, trust planning, business succession planning and asset protection. She is known for her ability to handle complex estates involving multiple business entities, real estate portfolios, investment structures and multi generational family assets. Her background in business and financial planning allows her to design estate plans that protect children, preserve wealth and address important tax considerations.

Her probate practice includes estate administration, contested probate, will challenges, fiduciary disputes and guardianship litigation. Mrs. Peters represents executors, trustees, heirs and beneficiaries in cases involving questions of capacity, undue influence, improper transfers and allegations of fiduciary breach. She is certified to serve as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in the Probate Courts of Texas and has been appointed in numerous probate and guardianship matters. She also serves as a special probate judge for Probate Court No. 3 in Dallas County and as Master over Probable Cause Hearings.

Mrs. Peters is a frequent speaker and educator on estate planning, probate and guardianship topics. She has appeared on KLIF 820 AM as a legal resource and has authored books, articles and training materials for professional organizations and educational programs.

Although her primary focus is estate planning and probate, she also provides financial insight for select high asset divorce matters handled by the firm, particularly when complex assets or business interests are involved.

Key Areas of Practice

• Estate planning and wealth preservation for individuals and business owners
• Probate and estate administration for complex and high value estates
• Will contests, probate litigation and fiduciary disputes
• Contested guardianships and service as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem
• Business succession planning and analysis of financial and ownership structures
• Guidance for executors, trustees, guardians, heirs and beneficiaries

Education

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Texas A&M University, B.A., 1991

Bar and Court Admissions

State Bar of Texas, 1996
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement

State Bar of Texas
College of the State Bar of Texas
Dallas County Bar Association
Dallas Estate Planning Council
Dallas Women Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Dallas Bar Foundation Fellow
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Fellow
Junior League of Dallas
Women in Business (Lakewood, Dallas and Park Cities)
Board member, Maurine F. Bailey Cultural Foundation
Board member and former Event Chair for Treasure Street benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children