Don’t Forget To Vote Leigh Hilton PLLC for

Best of Denton County

Best of Denton County voting runs through August 12. At the risk of sounding a bit corny, most of us are old enough to remember Ferris Bueller’s famous line, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” I do not refer to old movie lines very often, but this one got me thinking since, after all, life does move fast—so fast that sometimes, we forget to follow up on small things like … Best of Denton County voting.

That said, consider this article a friendly reminder that our team here at Leigh Hilton PLLC would love to earn your vote for this year’s award contest. Time is running short, too, so please do not wait longer than you already have.

Our firm has made the Top 3 this year in four separate categories: Best Elder Law Attorney, Best Elder Law Firm, Best Wills & Estate Planning Attorney, and Best Wills & Estate Planning Firm. These nominations did not happen by accident—they happened because you took the time to recognize us. Making the Top 3 is an honor, but continued votes from people like you decide the winners.

Reminder: How To Vote for Leigh Hilton PLLC

Best of Denton County voting runs through August 12. Here is a simple way to vote quickly!

1. Click here to be taken to the Legal Services category.
2. Fill in your name, email, etc.
3. Vote Leigh Hilton and/or Leigh Hilton PLLC for Best Elder Law Attorney (#14), Best Elder Law Firm (#15), Best Wills & Estate Planning Attorney (#26), and Best Wills and Estate Planning Firm (#27).
4. Click “next” and “done” a few times. It’s as easy as that!

Every vote matters, so thank you so much for helping us!

Why Do We Have to Do Probate If

My Loved One Had a Trust?

You were excited to hear that your father finally listened to all your suggestions and established a Revocable Living Trust. Sure, he already had a Will in place, but since he had always talked about finding ways to help his loved ones avoid probate upon his passing, adding a carefully-crafted Trust to his estate plan simply made sense.

And yet, here you and your siblings are—still dealing with a lengthy and costly probate process almost half a year after his passing that all of you were convinced was eliminated from the equation. How can this be?

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog.

Choosing an Executor or Trustee: What Denton Families Need to Know

Most people spend a great deal of time deciding who should inherit their assets. Far fewer spend the same amount of time thinking about who will actually be responsible for carrying out those wishes. Choosing the right executor or trustee can make a tremendous difference in how smoothly your estate is administered. The person you name will handle important legal, financial, and practical responsibilities while your family may already be dealing with grief and difficult decisions.

Although executors and trustees have different legal responsibilities, many of the same considerations apply when deciding who should serve in either role.

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog.

Call Leigh Hilton PLLC today!!

Having a competent estate planner in your corner will help you and your family navigate the often overwhelming waters that come with protecting everything you own and everyone you love. That is our job, and we would like to think we do it better than anyone else. Please call Leigh Hilton PLLC, tel. 940-387-8800, so that we can help ensure you and your family are taken care of in the best way possible.

Leigh Hilton PLLC wants to be your first call every time for any estate planning needs. We look forward to serving you.

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ATTORNEY LEIGH HILTON



Leigh Hilton has helped over 8,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has also helped over 600 families implement the plans that she has prepared after the death of a loved one and helped over 2,400 families implement the plans prepared by other attorneys. She is the author of the books “Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die” and “What Your Spouse Should Know if Something Happens to You”  and a frequent speaker. She has given over 700 speeches to various organizations and groups. She would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how to protect your family.