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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What is a Personal Injury Case? FAQ A personal injury case allows for a claimant to recover damages to make them whole. The injured party may be entitled to monetary compensation. -
The Duties of an Independent Executor An Independent Executor holds a significant amount of responsibility. This article will help explain the duties & steps to take if your are appointed. -
The Basics of Beneficiaries Find out what a beneficiary is, how to choose a beneficiary, who or what can be a beneficiary and if you can change a beneficiary after you choose one. -
The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Wills With our experience in estate planning, probate litigation, Will contests & trust litigation, we've seen how do-it-yourself Wills can go horribly wrong. -
What is PIP and Why Do I Need it? Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is an optional auto insurance coverage to protect you, your family & anyone riding in your car if you are in a wreck. -
6 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney Selecting a qualified estate planning attorney is important.Have these 6 questions ready to ask when hiring an estate planning attorney. -
How to Write a Memorandum A memorandum is a document in addition to your Will that you are able to make a list of items and the people you want to inherit them. -
Dog Bites and Children Dog bites are a serious problem for people of all ages. It's estimated that 4.7 million people are bitten each year — with children being the most vulnerable. -
How to Protect your Family from Uninsured Drivers Many people are planning to drive to their summer vacation destinations this year. Before hitting the road, there’s important insurance information to consider. -
The Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases in TX Statutes of limitations are laws that set time limits on how long you have to file a lawsuit. The time limits depend on the legal claim or crime in the case. -
Can FACEBOOK Ruin Your Case? Popular social media sites can be a real headache if you're in the midst of a personal injury claim, divorce, or child custody case. Here are a few tips... -
Obtaining a Death Certificate A death certificate's provided to prove your loved one is deceased. A certified copy needs to be sent to all insurance companies in order to collect. -
I Decided on Divorce - What Now? No one purposely enters a marriage with the belief that it'll end in divorce. There may be numerous issues that led you to this place, so – what do you do now? -
You Hired a Personal Injury Attorney, What Now? Here is a list of tasks your attorney may be called to do in your case. Remember each case is different & that not all of these will be required in every case. -
The 5 MUST HAVE Incapacity Planning Documents Estate Planning does not only encompass death-time planning, but also disability or incapacity during life. It is important to have these 5 important documents. -
2013 & 2014 Estate, Gift, & GST Exemptions & Rates This table shows the 2013 & 2014 Estate, Gift & Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions & Rates. -
Estate Planning 101 Protect what you've worked so hard for. The estate planning process is not as complicated as some think. We hope this infograpgic helps explain the basics... -
Understanding Spousal Support & Alimony in Texas You can't get alimony in Texas, but you can request spousal support. There are certain criteria that have to be met in order to qualify for spousal support. -
Car Insurance...Do you have Enough? 1 out of 5 vehicles in Texas is uninsured. If you're in a wreck with an uninsured driver & you get hurt, there won’t be any coverage for you. Protect yourself. -
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Divorce Attorney Once you've found a divorce lawyer that you want to hire, you need to ask important questions to make sure you feel comfortable with the person you choose.