Ashmore Law Firm: Our Legal Blog
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Importance of Having a Proper Estate Plan in Place
These scenarios we have encountered as estate planning and probate litigation attorneys will stress the importance of having an estate plan in place.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9 Common Myths About Premarital Agreements
People generally have the wrong information about Premarital Agreements. Find out the most common myths.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos is Getting Divorced
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.
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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.
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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.
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3 Need-To-Know Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Changes
There have been significant changes recently made to the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. We will discuss the 3 most important changes.
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2nd Anniversary of Prince’s Death and Estate Still in Limbo
As the 2nd anniversary of Prince's death approaches, the court battle over his estate continues and his heirs have not collected a cent.
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Maternal and Paternal Families Collide Over Guardianship
Story: A minor child's parents die without a Will. Because of this, maternal and paternal families must to go to court to fight over who should be the guardian.
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A New Year, a New Estate Tax
As of 1/1/2018, a new tax law was put into place. With this law, the Estate Tax Exemption amount is now $11.18 million. Find out what this means for you.