Leigh Hilton - Denton, TX
Attorney at Leigh Hilton Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys
Estate Planning Lawyers in Denton, TX
918 N. Elm Suite 100 Denton, TX 76201
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Denton Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 05/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning 70%
- Elder Law 20%
- Probate Law 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
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 900 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 book Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die 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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Accredited Estate Planner with National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, 2014 - 2020
Other Sources of Feedback About Leigh Hilton
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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South Texas College of Law Houston,
Houston,
Texas, 1992
Honors: summa cum laude
Law Review: South Texas Law Review, Editor, 1991 - 1992
Non Legal Education
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University of North Texas, 1989
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: with Honors
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner and Attorney at Law
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die?
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Don't Go Broke in the Nursing Home
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Living Trust Seminar
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How to Protect Your Family Without Having to Give Up Control
- Special Needs Trust
Published Works
Articles
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Author, Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die?, 2nd, 2020
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What Your Family Should Know if Something Happens to You, 2024
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What Your Spouse Should Know if Something Happens to You, 2023
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Finding Strength in the Face of Alzheimer's, 2024
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1993
Other Affiliations
- Wealth Counsel (Member)
- Elder Counsel (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Leigh Hilton
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2026Leigh and her staff did a top flight job in advising me and helping me with all legal documents I needed for my retirement.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2025I’ve used several lawyers in the past few years but Leigh’s office is by far the best one for integrity knowledge and follow through. I highly recommend them.
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Contact
918 N. Elm
Suite 100
Denton, TX 76201
Phone Number: 940-432-0053
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 – 5:00 p.m.
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