Attorney Spotlight: Johnathon Burgess

Johnathon has been doing an excellent job helping our clients for over a year now. We want to highlight him this month. 

As a young man growing up in Arkansas, Johnathon Burgess knew for quite some time that he wanted to be a lawyer. And like many of his colleagues, he was more than willing to dabble in a variety of practice areas once he graduated from law school.



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Estate Planning:

Do Not Forget to Fund Your Trust

One of my favorite parts about being an estate planning attorney is the look on our client’s faces when they finish signing the legal documents for their brand-new Trust. They finally have a plan in place to protect themselves, everything they own, and everyone they love — and it is an amazing feeling knowing they have so much control over what happens next. But amid all that excitement, we are quick to let them know they still have one more item on their to-do list: Do not forget to fund your Trust.

All too often, couples think that by signing their documents, the Trust officially controls everything from that moment forward. The reality is that it does not. In fact, the Trust cannot control anything until you transfer ownership of your assets from you to the Trust.

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog post.

12 Inspirational Quotes

About Estate Planning

Having a carefully crafted estate plan in place before you die or can no longer make decisions for yourself that goes beyond a “who gets what” set of instructions is a conversation you should have sooner rather than later. Having total control over how that process plays out is valuable. It puts your affairs in order, so you have peace of mind knowing your loved ones can carry out your wishes once you are gone. And yet, so many people delay getting started — often because the conversation is uncomfortable.

We completely understand. No one wants to talk about and plan for the day they are no longer around. But having a plan is the best gift you could give yourself and your family. And it comes with incredible peace of mind.

To learn more, read Leigh's full blog post.

Call Leigh Hilton PLLC today!!

Do you have questions about guardianship and whether or not it is right for you or a loved one? 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 so that we can help ensure you and your family are taken care of in the best way possible.



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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 over 26 years of legal experience in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Probate. 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 Hilton PLLC wants to be your first call every time for any estate planning need. We look forward to serving you.