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Biggers Law Firm | Attorneys in Dallas, Texas

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  • Professionals
    • Edward D. Biggers
    • Kathryn B. Biggers
    • William Biggers
    • Huntington Biggers
    • Laura L. Noe
    • Meredith Burmaster
    • Megan Gaumer
  • Our Legal Services
    • Business & Corporate Law
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Contracts & Transactions
      • Intellectual Property
    • Estate Planning, Administration & Litigation
      • Estate Administration & Probate
      • Estate, Trust & Fiduciary Litigation
      • Wills & Trusts
    • Oil & Gas Law
    • Philanthropic Planning
    • Real Estate
      • Commercial Real Estate
    • Title Closing Services
  • Title Closing Services
  • Biography
  • FAQs
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Attorney

Kathryn B. Biggers

Kathryn Biggers grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended undergraduate at Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan College and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986. She then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and was admitted to the bar in 1989. While in law school Kathryn earned the American Jurisprudence award in both Evidence and Procedure.

After law school Kathryn worked at the Dallas City Attorney’s Office where she was a Prosecutor and later an Eminent Domain litigator. In 2005, Kathryn joined The Biggers Law Firm where she practices General Civil Law in both state and federal courts, as well as a closing Escrow Officer with Alamo Title Company.

Professional Associations, Boards, and Offices

  • American Bar Association
  • Attorney Ad Litem, Guardianship, Certified since 2013
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Real Estate Escrow Officer
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Texas Land Title Association

Community Organizations and Activities

  • Children’s Medical Center-Family Night at Six Flags Co-Chair, 2005
  • Children’s Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary – President, 2006-07
  • Community Bible Study
  • Dallas Symphony Orchestra League
  • Dallas Woman’s Club
  • HPISD, Health Advisory Board
  • John S. Bradfield PTA President, 2002 – 2003
  • Junior League of Dallas
  • La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas – Member & past Board of Directors
  • Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

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 Planning, Administration & Litigation
  • Estate, Trust & Fiduciary Litigation
  • Oil & Gas Law
  • Real Estate
  • Title Closing Services
  • Wills & Trusts

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1989

Court Admissions

  • The Supreme Court of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern, Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern, Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern, Texas

Education

  • St. Mary’s University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1989
    • Honors: Received American Jurisprudence Award for Evidence
    • Honors: Received American Jurisprudence Award for Procedure
  • Texas Wesleyan College, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1986

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