Ashmore Law Firm: Our Legal Blog
This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning, probate, personal injury, & family law attorneys, strives to keep our clients & potential clients informed, engaged, & connected to the latest news, trends, & current events. Learn more about these subjects & how they may affect you in these short, informative, personal, & candid legal blog posts.
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Larry King's Handwritten Will & Possible Undue Influence Larry King’s handwritten Will is being contested by his wife who he was seeking a divorce. It's alleged that he could have been the victim of undue influence. -
The New Certainties in Life: Death, Taxes, & ESTATE PLANNING As we review Biden's new proposed estate tax changes, having an estate plan in place is more important than ever and could considered a new "certainty" in life. -
Wills and Incapacity: What Does It Mean? There are legal requirements that must be satisfied in order for a Will to be valid. Otherwise, a Will Contest may end up being filed after the client’s death. -
The Horrors of Dying Without a Will Without the proper estate planning documents, your loved ones can be thrown into the horror of settling an estate with no Will. Listen to our horror stories. -
Important Options to Consider if you Win the Lottery A Fort Worth man won a scratch off ticket worth $2.5million. If you're ever the lucky winner, there are important things to consider before claiming the prize. -
The Importance of Having a Proper Estate Plan in Place These scenarios we have encountered as estate planning and probate litigation attorneys stresses the importance of having an estate plan in place. -
Texas Supreme Court Opinion: Statute of Limitations in Texas to Probate a Will in Ferreira v. Butler We discuss the Ferreira v. Butler case regarding the four year statute of limitations on probating a will in Texas and the Courts ruling. -
Growing Your Family Through Adoption Celebrities are not the ones growing their families through Adoption. We're are here to help you through each step of the Adoption process. -
Planning for Summer: What You Need to Know About Summer Break Custody Schedules Summer child possession schedules can be confusing for many parents. We have important information regarding how summer possession schedules are divided. -
How Estate Planning Can Help Ease Worries When Thinking About Mortality Having an estate plan in place can ease your worries with COVID-19. During these uncertain times, everyone should have a plan in place and we can help. -
Undue Influence Creates a Will Contest: Sound a little too familiar? Will Contest cases are often based on a claim of undue influence. If you need assistance with establishing undue influence, we can help. -
Has Your Wedding Been Impacted By COVID-19? Due to COVID-19, many venues are canceling or postponing weddings. We can help you through these uncertain times. -
Child Summer Possession Designation Reminder Remember to make your summer possession designation notices as many possession orders have a deadline of April 1st. -
Are You Covered If You Get in A Collision with A Driver Without Insurance? Having Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage on your insurance can be important if your in an accident with or injured by a driver without insurance. -
Jeff Bezos: The World’s Richest Man is Divorced Just 6 months after announcing separation, Jeff Benzos' divorce is final. This case goes to show that any divorce is possible if there are two willing parties. -
Tom Petty’s Estate Battle Continues Tom Petty's widow and daughters are in a Court battle to decided who gets to make decisions regarding his music catalog. -
9 Common Myths About Premarital Agreements People generally have the wrong information about Premarital Agreements. Find out the most common myths. -
Amazon's Jeff Bezos is Getting Divorce Jeff Bezos, owner of Amazon and the richest man in the world is getting divorced. We wonder if he signed a prenup and what will he have left after the divorce. -
The Importance of Estate Planning and Special Needs Children - What Aretha's Death Teaches Us Problems could arise for Aretha Franklin's special needs son because she died intestate, meaning that she died without a Will. -
The Biggest Roadblock to Inheritance: Family Conflict A recent article put out by USA Today involved a poll of estate planning professionals on the biggest roadblock to inheritance…family conflict.