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Attorney

Edward D. Biggers

Edward, also known as Ted, is a third generation Dallas lawyer. He grew up in Dallas, graduated from Highland Park High School and attended the University of Alabama where he earned a B.S. degree in accounting. Ted then attended St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.

During the past 25 years, Ted has built a successful Global Civil Law Practice. Specific focus has always been on counseling clients with regard to Wills, Estate & Trust Planning and Administration, Estate and Trust litigation and Will contests. Other areas of his practice include Real Estate, Business Planning and Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment law, as well as the other areas set out in the practice areas of this website. Ted has established a practice with a solid and well respected reputation. He provides large firm experience with individualized attention to each client.

Ted is also very civic and family minded. He participates in the leadership of many community organizations, and has always been involved with his three sons’ activities, such as Scouting and has coached many of his sons’ youth sports teams. Ted grew up in Highland Park United Methodist Church, where he, his wife and three sons are active members.

Associations, Boards, and Offices

  • American Bar Association, National Council on Planned Giving
  • Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Estate Planning Council
  • Dallas Bar Association, Fellow
  • Dallas Bar Association, Probate & Real Property Section
  • Dallas Executives Association, Board of Directors, 1988 – Present
  • Dallas Executives Association, Past President
  • Real Estate Escrow Officer
  • State Bar of Texas, Real Property, Trust & Estates Section
  • State Bar of Texas, Texas Planned Giving Council
  • Texas Land Title Association
  • Texas Planned Giving Council

Community Organizations and Activities

  • Assistant Scout Master/Boy Scout Troop 82, for over 10 years
  • Park Cities YMCA Partners Campaign, Herschel Hodges Advanced Gifts Chair, 2009
  • Campaign Chairman, Park Cities YMCA Partners Campaign, 2008
  • Campaign Chair-Elect, Park Cities YMCA Partners Campaign, 2007
  • Park Cities YMCA—Board of Management
  • AMBUCS, Dallas Chapter
  • Calyx Club
  • University Park Zoning, Ordinance and Advisory Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a will?

Do I still need a will even if I don’t have significant assets?

Will I have to disclose all of my assets to my attorney in order to have my will drafted?

What happens if I die without a will?

If I have a will drafted, will I ever have to modify it at a later date?

Can my will specify who I would like to take care of my children should something happen to me?

What is a trust?

Do I need a trust?

Why do I need a will?

In most cases, it is advisable for an individual to have a properly drafted and executed will.  A will can express your intentions and desires regarding not only the disposition of your assets, but also as to matters such as who you would like to administer your estate or take care of your children.  By expressing such decisions within your will, you will likely alleviate many of the questions and concerns your loved ones will have when handling your estate after you are gone.

Do I still need a will even if I don’t have significant assets?

Regardless of the value of your assets, a will may still be advisable in order to allow you to control exactly how, and to whom, those assets are distributed.  Depending on your particular situation, your intended distribution may be drastically different than that which will occur in the absence of a will.

Will I have to disclose all of my assets to my attorney in order to have my will drafted?

No.  In order to draft your will your attorney will only need to know what types of assets you possess and an approximate valuation of each type.  You should not need to disclose each specific asset and its exact value.

What happens if I die without a will?

If you die without a will, your property is distributed to your heirs pursuant to the Texas Probate Code.  Although there are some exceptions to this general rule, it is quite possible that without a will, some of your property will pass to heirs you may not have anticipated or in amounts you may not have wanted.

If I have a will drafted, will I ever have to modify it at a later date?

Possibly.  Although a will can be drafted to incorporate a considerable amount of flexibility with regard to life changes, it is recommended that you frequently review your will against your current life situation.  In some cases it may be necessary or advisable to amend a previous will or draft a new will.  You can also choose to make these changes at any time if you later decide that you would like to change the way your current will handles your estate.

Can my will specify who I would like to take care of my children should something happen to me?

Yes.  When drafting a will, you can specify exactly who you would like to take care of your children, either physically or financially, or both.

What is a trust?

A trust is another devise which may be used to manage and control the ultimate disposition of property.  With a trust, a trustee holds what is called "legal title" to the trust property and manages that property for the trust beneficiaries.  The beneficiaries, in turn, hold what is called "equitable title" to the trust property.  The trustee and the beneficiary are allowed to be the same person so long as upon that individual's death, there are one or more beneficiaries who are named by the trust.

Do I need a trust?

In many cases people believe they need a living trust to avoid the probate process upon their death.  In Texas, however, the probate process is less complicated, and therefore generally less costly, than it may be in some other states.  This is not to say that a trust may be advisable for some people.  The benefit of having a trust depends on the circumstances of each individual case.  Therefore, you should consult an attorney to help you determine if a trust is right for you.

Articles

  • Understanding the executor’s fiduciary duties during estate administration in Texas
  • Can a person inherit their spouse’s debts after death?
  • Supreme Court rules inherited IRAs are not protected from creditors

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Practice Areas

  • Business & Corporate Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Contracts & Transactions
  • Estate Administration & Probate
  • Estate Planning, Administration & Litigation
  • Estate, Trust & Fiduciary Litigation
  • Oil & Gas Law
  • Philanthropic Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Title Closing Services
  • Wills & Trusts

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1988

Court Admissions

  • The Supreme Court of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western, Texas
  • U.S. Federal Court

Education

  • St. Mary's University School of Law (1988)
    • Juris Doctorate Degree
    • St. Mary's Law Journal, 1986-88
      • Associate Editor and Contributor
  • University of Alabama (1985)
    • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Eagle Scout - Troop 82 (1977)

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