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The Ashmore Law Firm, PC offers legal expertise in estate planning, probate law, family law and personal injury law to Dallas residents.
We provide summaries of news stories, research and other relevant information in order to keep our clients up to date on the latest legal news.
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New Book Release: Is Your Loved One in Need of a Guardian? This new book asks critical questions that can help you decide if your loved one is in need of a guardianship and it will help walk you through the process. -
Dallas Fallen Police Officer Widow Unhappy with Trust Set-Up Assist the Officer Foundation has put money into a trust to benefit the fallen officer’s families. One widow is unhappy with the way the money is being handled. -
Fighting Over The Estate - Alan Thicke A recent news article talks about the fight between Alan Thicke's sons and wife over his estate. Learn ways to help avoid a family battle after you pass away. -
Tough Love? Or is it? You be the Judge. We have recently seen a trend among celebrities where they are choosing not to leave their fortunes to their kids. -
Alaska to Treat Pets More Like Kids in a Divorce A recent USA Today news article discusses how Alaska is now treating pets more like children, rather than property, in a divorce matter. -
Brangelina Going Undercover Brad and Anglena have announced that they won’t be publicizing their divorce anymore. They recently signed papers to keep the proceedings private. -
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Welcome Baby #2 This exciting news may serve as a catalyst for discussions regarding 1 question ALL parents should be asking: what will happen to my young children if I die? -
Jackpot - Couple Wins $246.8 Million Powerball! In recent news, a lucky couple won the $246.8 million dollar powerball jackpot. If the couple lived in Texas, the winnings are considered community property. -
Say It Ain’t So – Brangelina Is Breaking Up?! Angelina Jolie just filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. There are many things to think about in this case such as, child custody, alimony & common law marriage. -
No Pay, No Play - Child Support & Vehicle Registration A new Texas law allows the State of Texas to put a vehicle registration hold on those who don’t timely pay their child support. -
Winning an Olympic Medal Could Cost You Olympic athletes are taxed on their medals and cash earnings from the Rio games. Those medals and cash can have an impact the athletes’ estate planning needs. -
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Hosts Christmas in July Event Texas Scottish Rite Hospital hosted a fun-filled “Christmas in July” celebration for patients. We were able to help Santa get ready for this event! -
Whitney Keltch Co-Authors Article in DAYL’s "The Dicta" Our own Whitney Keltch co-authored an article that was published in The Dallas Association of Young Lawyer's (DAYL) award-winning publication, The Dicta. -
Prince Died Intestate Don't make the same mistake Prince did. Because he didn't have a will, the court will choose who gets his estate & the IRS could take a portion of the estate. -
What We Learned From David Bowie: The Importance of Trusts David Bowie is a perfect example of why having an estate plan is so important. He utilized trusts to maximize the value of his assets to benefit his loved ones. -
The 2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amount A New Year – A New Tax. As of January 1, 2016, the estate and gift tax exemption amount has increased $20,000 from last year. -
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Estate Planning There's truly no better gift you can give your family than making sure their future is protected. Give the gift of an estate plan this Christmas! -
DAYL’s "The Dicta" features article by Whitney Keltch Whitney N. Keltch’s article, Social Media: Friend or Foe? was featured in The Dallas Association of Young Lawyer's award-winning publication, "The Dicta". -
Same-Sex Marriage: Planning to Consider Before Tying the Knot Since the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, couples are rushing to get married. Before going down the aisle, have a plan to protect your assets! -
What Happens to My Debt If I Get a Divorce? It's a confusing task figuring out what debt you would be responsible for in a divorce. Learn the basics to get you on the right track...