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Attorney Spotlight: Chris Jones Chris Jones has made it his mission throughout his distinguished legal career to deliver real value to his…

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It Is That Time of Year Again! Please Nominate Leigh Hilton for Best of Denton County

Thanks to you, Leigh Hilton PLLC is consistently regarded as one of the top estate planning and elder law firms in Denton…

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Who Needs a QDOT? Understanding Trusts for Non-Citizen Spouses

One of the most valuable benefits of estate planning is the unlimited marital deduction, which allows married couples to transfer assets to…

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Community Property vs. Separate Property? What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

When you and your spouse sat down to discuss your estate planning strategy, you likely went through a detailed breakdown of all…

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Estate Planning Myth: Do All Attorneys Charge By the Hour?

Jessica and Chris couldn’t help but be a little apprehensive when they decided to get their estate planning in order. Interestingly enough,…

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Is It Possible for My Estate Plan to Fail?

As an estate planning attorney with more than 30 years of experience and an owner of a successful law firm, it is…

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Should You Divide Your Trust Assets Into Separate and Community Property?

Jennifer always enjoyed visiting her uncle’s ranch in Montana. Having grown up in the city for most of her life, it was…

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Does the House Automatically Go to the Surviving Spouse If Both Are on the Title?

When you bought your home 10 years ago, you and your spouse did not think twice about putting both your names on…

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It May Be Time to Update Your Special Needs Trust to Meet New Guidelines

When we created your Special Needs Trust (also known as a Supplemental Needs Trust) all those years ago, your goal was to…

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Estate Planning: 4 Ways to Pass Assets To Beneficiaries

It is not uncommon for individuals and families to have many questions when they meet with us for the first time to…

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