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Leigh Hilton is dedicated to providing you with the peace of mind of knowing you have made the best legal decisions throughout your lifetime to protect your loved ones from divorce, creditors and lawsuits. You will receive comprehensive and personalized estate planning counsel whether you are a couple, family or individual. We will serve you by first listening closely to your goals, dreams and concerns.
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33 years
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Maggie | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Maggie
The attorneys and staff are very well organized and knowledgeable about their specific areas of expertise. They made the trust and will procedure very easy. They assisted me and put my mind at ease regarding the court process for probate. The staff is friendly, helpful and overall very nice to work ...
Posted by Julian | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Exceptionally Qualified Lady
Leigh's staff and herself are all qualified in their field of expertise. I thoroughly enjoyed Leigh's expertise and efficiency in producing a quality Trust. Leigh is very thorough in documenting what you have to say during the initial Trust and changes you provide her after the Trust is established. ...
Posted by Tony and Adonna | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Informative and patient
We had already set up a trust in another state. We attended several seminars at which she presented specific information on different estate planning topics. We did a free consultation with one of Leigh’s paralegals. We decided we need to update our trust to be Texas friendly. Then life happened. ...
Posted by Mark | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent Service
Caitlin was there to help with all the legal matters that happened after the sudden passing of my wife. I am truly grateful!
Posted by PLEASE POST USING MY MIDDLE NAME - "Juanita". Thank You | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
All Estate Planning Documents were expertly created!
I hired the Leigh Hilton Estate Planning Firm to update all of my estate planning documents from another State to Texas - my new home. The process was painless for me, as the Firm handled all things I needed and included somethings I didn't know I needed. I feel my estate is secure well into the un...
"Leigh is a great estate planning and probate lawyer. I have entrusted her with some on my own clients when they needed legal services in the Denton area. She is dedicated to her family, her clients, and her profession! She and her staff take care of business. You will never go wrong having Leigh as your counselor."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for a long time. Leigh is an excellent estate planning and probate attorney that I have referred several clients to. I have received nothing but positive feedback. Leigh is extremely knowledgeable in her field and puts her clients' interests first. She charges reasonable fees and I will continue to refer clients to her when needed. She also represents clients in matters dealing with elderly law issues and I know that she is very knowledgeable and competent in this area of the law as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Leigh for several years and have discussed legal issues with her from time to time. She is extremely well versed in the area of Estate Planning and Probate law and very well liked by her clients. I strongly recommend her services."
"I recommend Leigh Hilton. I have found her competent, detailed, and willing to be creative while explaining practically why some creative solutions might or might not work in a later litigation. I have referred several people to her and received positive feedback over a period of several years. I highly endorse Leigh."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leigh Hilton is professional, knowledgeable and a great lawyer!"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Leigh is a great Texas estate planning attorney. She clearly cares about her clients and has the knowledge and expertise to create the solutions that her clients need."
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"Leigh is extremely professional and knowledgeable in probate and estate law. She has the ability to analyze any issue, regardless of how complex, and formulate the best solution for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leigh Hilton is a brilliant and caring attorney. She works very well with her clients, who are often elderly or in crisis. I would refer a matter to her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Leigh several times and have always been pleased. I have also referred her to my clients many times and they have always been happy with what she did. I give her my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Leigh for over 10 years and she is very competent, street-wise and detail minded. I would trust her with my own estate work without a moment's hesitation. Rocky Haire"
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Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Board Certified in Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1990
American Jurisprudence Prize for Excellance, South Texas College of Law
2010 - Present
Attorney at Law, Leigh Hilton, PLLC
2007 - Present
Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Sawko & Burroughs Attorneys At Law
2005 - 2007
Owner, Leigh Hilton, L.P.
1995 - 2005
Partner, Hilton & Davidge, L.P.
1994 - 1995
Associate, Phillips & Hopkins, P.C.
1993 - 1994
Attorney, Dallas Court of Appeals
2014 - Present
State Bar of TexasGrievance Committee-District 14
2010 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2005 - Present
WealthcounselMember
1995 - Present
Denton Regional Medical Center Ethics Committee
1995 - Present
Professional organizations and associations
1994 - Present
Denton County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Rotary InternationalDirector
1994 - Present
Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section, Texas Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section, DentonMember
2006 - 2012
Toulouse Graduate Board UNTDirector
2003 - 2005
Dallas County Bar AssociationReal Estate Section Chair
1994 - 2001
State Bar CollegeMember
1990 - 1992
South Texas College of LawLaw Review
Judgement declaring heirship
Independent executor appointed
1992
JD - Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
2014
2014
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2014
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2012
Top 12 Estate Planning Mistakes
2012
Top 12 Mistakes in Estate Planning
2012
Legal Issues for the Small Business Owner
2012
Veterans & Medicaid Planning
2012
How to Protect Your and Your Parents' Assets
2010
Advanced Directives
2007
Living Trusts
2007
IRA Inheritance Trust
2006
Identity Theft
2006
Living Trusts
2004
Oil and Gas law
1997
Real Estate Law
1995
Estate Planning
2018
2006
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