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Three attorneys have been named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Christopher Elam, Jessica Dunne, and Spencer Turner are listed in the 2022 Edition of Best...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Ranked #62 to the 2021 Dallas Business Journal Top NTX Law Firms by the Dallas Business Journal
We are proud to announce that Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP has been ranked #68 on the 2021 Dallas Business Journal Top NTX Law Firms...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
FGHW Celebrates 14-Year Anniversary
FGHW celebrates our 14-year anniversary! Found in June, 2007 by the partnership of Liza Farrow-Gillespie and Julie Heath, we are now a...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Scott Chase announces his upcoming retirement as of December 31, 2021.
When Scott graduated from University of Houston Law Center in May 1971, he had a 2-year commitment to the US Army to fulfill. As a...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Winner Announced for Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship
Congratulations to the inaugural winner of the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship! The announcement ceremony occurred...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Three attorneys named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine.
We are delighted to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, an...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Paula Beasley has become Equity Partner
We are pleased to announce that Paula Beasley has become an Equity Partner and the newest member of the Executive Committee. Paula joined...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Two FGHW Attorneys Named to 2021 Texas Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers
Congratulations to our FGHW attorneys, Jennifer Lewis and Jessica Dunne, on their selection to the 2021 Texas Rising list by Super...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Beware Fill-in-the-Blank Wills!
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring the Supreme Court of Texas to make available to the public simple forms for...
Chris Wilmoth
Jessica Dunne have been named to the D Magazine’s list of 2021 Best Lawyers under 40
Congratulations to Jessica Dunne for being named to D Magazine’s list of 2021 Best Lawyers under 40. The announcement will be published...
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth
Whistling Past the Pandemic: The Increasing Trend of Whistleblower Reports during COVID-19
One of the collateral impacts of employee anxiety due to COVID-19 has been an increase in whistleblower reports to the Securities and...
Mary O'Connor
Everyone Has Questions About IP: The Difference Between Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents
Nobody likes a ‘well, actually.’ Obviously, I don’t interrupt strangers when they’re having a nice time, but I sure would like to. I once...
Lesly Evans
Is it Too Late to Probate the Will?
You’re going through a loved one’s papers and come across a will. The person who wrote the will (a Texas resident) died years ago. What...
Chris Wilmoth
Trust Accountings and the Duty to Inform in Texas
Trustees have a duty to share trust information with beneficiaries. The nature and extent of the duty to inform is not well defined in...
Christian S. Kelso
Data Breach? Your Obligations under the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act
Illustration by attorney Christopher Elam For any business – big or small – customer confidence is critical for success in today’s...
Christopher Elam
Where Adoption and Inheritance Cross Paths
When a Texan dies without a will, the decedent’s property passes to his or her heirs in accordance with the laws of intestate succession....
Jessica Dunne
Luxury Property Special Purpose Entities
When it comes to luxury property, such as beach houses, lake houses, ski condos, hunting leases, aircraft, watercraft, limousines, and...
Christian S. Kelso
Upjohn Clause: A Trap for the Unwary Trustee
Featured image: Bethany and Preston Kelso. Photo used with subjects’ permission. Many trust instruments prohibit trustees from relieving...
Christian S. Kelso
How to Probate the Copy of a Lost Will
Illustration by Chris Elam You’ve searched everywhere –the desk, file cabinet, footlocker, safe, attic, shed, and safe-deposit box at the...
Chris Wilmoth
The SEC’s reach may be longer than you think
Privately-owned businesses and individuals can be surprised to receive a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Mary O'Connor
BEC: the Phishing Email Impersonating Your Boss
That flowery email from a Nigerian Prince who can’t spell has been supplanted by a far more dangerous phish — the Business Email...
Liza Farrow-Gillespie
It’s Time to Make Your 663(b) Trust and Estate Distributions!
Trusts and estates often pay more tax than individuals in like circumstances. This is not because they are taxed at higher rates, but...
Christian S. Kelso
Advantages of Trial by "Special Judge"
Under Chapter 151 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, parties to any civil litigation, including probate litigation, may...
Chris Wilmoth
Do I Need a Will?
One of the most common misunderstandings about estate planning is the belief that it is only for the wealthy. Anyone who owns property of...
Christian S. Kelso
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