Leigh Hilton

Leigh Hilton

Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional/Litigation)

Denton, Texas

Personal Introduction

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. She has over 30 years of legal experience in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Probate. She routinely prepares simple estate plans as well as very complicated Wills and Trusts for high wealth individuals. Whether your estate is large or small, simple or complex, Leigh would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs. Leigh also helps with Special Needs, Medicaid, and Veterans’ planning. Leigh was born in Dallas and grew up in Denton. She attended the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science, graduating with honors in 1989. She earned her law degree at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1992. She has been married for 35 years and is the mother of two boys. She is a member of the Wealth Counsel, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and ElderCounsel.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

South Texas College of Law Houston
South Texas College of Law Houston JD (1992)
University of North Texas
University of North Texas BS, Accounting (1988)

Practice Summary

Response Time

1 day

Awards

Superlawyer

Superlawyer

Affiliations

ElderCounsel

ElderCounsel

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Wealth Counsel

Wealth Counsel

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Bar Admissions

Texas