About Ms. Leigh Hilton

Leigh Hilton has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has also helped over 350 implement the plans that she has prepared after the death of a loved one and helped over 1,200 families implement the plans prepared by other attorneys. She is the author of the book Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die and a frequent speaker. She has given over 400 speeches to various organizations and groups.

She is an Accredited Estate Planner®. She would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how to protect your family. She has over 24 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 29 years and is the mother of two boys.

She is a member of the Wealth Counsel, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and Elder Counsel.

Leigh Hilton is proud to provide legal counsel rooted in Christian values.

 

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Trusts and Estates
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Areas of Law

  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Military Law 1
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Other 3
    • Probate Law
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Medicaid Planning

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1993, Texas
    Memberships
    Wealth Counsel, Denton County Bar Association (Member, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section)
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section)
    State Bar College
    Texas Bankers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    South Texas College of Law
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    summa cum laude
    Other Education
    University of North Texas
    Class of 1989
    B.S.
    with honors
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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Principal at Leigh Hilton, PLLC
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918 N. Elm, Suite 100Denton, TX 76201U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ms. Leigh Hilton was admitted in 1993 to the State of Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Ms. Leigh Hilton is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Ms. Leigh Hilton has a 4.3 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Ms. Leigh Hilton has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ms. Leigh Hilton attended South Texas College of Law.