Ashmore Law Firm: Our Legal Blog
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Can I File for Divorce? Matt and Anna's Story
No one purposely enters a marriage with the belief that it will end in divorce. You never thought you'd be there. But you are - what to do now?
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Do I Really Need a Will? The Story of Ken and Marsha
To help you further understand how community property and separate property work in an estate plan, we'd like to share the story of Ken and Marsha.
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Estate Planning: Community Property Vs. Separate Property
Once you understand the basics of estate planning and common assets, next comes determining which assets are community property and which are separate property.
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Lori Ashmore Presents: Legal Ramifications & the Elderly | Dallas Guardianship Lawyer
Dallas, Texas Attorney, Lori Ashmore Peters, presented Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the 23rd Annual Myron F. Weiner Geriatric Psychiatry Update.
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Do I Really Need a Will? The Story of John and Mary
A Will is a thoughtful thing that you can do for your family. Let's take a look at John and Mary Smith's assets to help you further understand an estate plan.
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Do I Really Need a Will? The Answer Might Surprise You
No matter what age you are, having a basic estate plan is a responsible thing to do for you and your family. We answer why you need to have a Will in place now.
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Can I Write My Own Will?
There are two types of Wills, which depending on your situation, can be used to ensure your estate is distributed the way you want.
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The Proper Estate Plan Will Prevent Uncle Sam From Getting More Than He Deserves
Over 60% of Americans will have a taxable estate when the estate tax exemption goes to $1 million on January 1, 2013 at a tax rate of 55%.
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11 Steps to Take Immediately After an Accident
A lot of people are shaken up or surprised when an accident happens that they don’t always know what to do next. Here are guidelines that give you an advantage.
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New IRS tax regulations make personal injury settlements more pain-free.
The new regulations for tax-free legal settlements related to personal injuries provide more peace of mind from a tax perspective.
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Guardianship May Not be that Simple
Life as we know it is unexpected, but planning for situations like these can save you from complications later. Guardianships in Texas may not be that simple.
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The 3 Days That Most Deaths Occur, The Answer Will Shock You
The holidays are approaching & the death rate is rising around Christmas, the day after Christmas, & New Year's - make sure that your estate plan's in place.
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I Was Ordered To Mediate, But There's No Way I'll Settle!
Mediation is the process by which the parties attempt to settle their case through a neutral third party mediator.
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PIP vs. Med-Pay….. Which Should I Choose?
Med-Pay is offered as an alternative to PIP. You can purchase one or the other, but not both.
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Your Child's 18, but aren't YOU their Parent???
Without the proper estate planning, there's no legal right for parents to make decisions for their children upon turning 18.
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Does My Loved One Need a Guardianship?
There are instances when a Guardianship is not only necessary but truly is in the best interest of the individual when faced with the following scenarios.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Marriage & Divorce in Texas
Find out answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding marriage and divorce in the state of Texas.