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Senior Associate Attorney

William Biggers

Senior Associate Attorney

William is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Biggers Law Firm, P.C., joining the firm in 2019 where he is a fourth generation Dallas lawyer.  He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in October 2019, and to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  William represents clients in matters related to Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration and Litigation, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Employment Law, and General Business.He has litigation and courtroom experience, including representation of clients at mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials.

Elected as the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (“ABA YLD”) District 26 Representative for 2021-2023, William also serves on the 2021-2023 board of the Texas Young Lawyers Association as an ABA YLD liaison.   He is active in the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association Probate, Trusts & Estates Law Section, and the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section. 

William grew up in Dallas, Texas where he attended Highland Park High School. After graduating from Texas A&M College Station in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, he worked for Frost Bank as a Commercial Banking Credit Analyst.  In 2016, William enrolled in St. Mary’s School of Law and earned his law degree in May 2019.  While at St Mary’s, he was elected to serve as a first year Senator of the Student Bar Association (SBA) and had the honor of being elected President of the SBA his second and third years. William was selected to join the Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) Team and competed in several ADR competitions.  Notably, he and his partner advanced to the Finals at the National ABA Mediation Competition in Washington D.C.  William also had the privilege of organizing and moderating a judicial panel with the Justices of the Supreme Court of Texas at St. Mary’s Law School, which was open to students and the legal community.  While at St. Mary’s, William was on the Dean’s List and was honored with the prestigious Order of the Barristers award.  

Outside the office, William is active in several legal and social organizations. He is a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church where he volunteers as a middle school small group leader. William is also an Eagle Scout and, as a Boy Scout, had the opportunity to participate in a two-week backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch with his father and two brothers, who are also Eagle Scouts. William met his wife, Amy, at St. Mary’s Law School and they enjoy spending time together outdoors with their two dogs. Some of William’s interests include hiking, golfing, fishing, hunting, running, biking, and cooking.

Professional Associations, Boards, and Honors

  • American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
    • District 26 Representative, 2021-2023
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
    • ABA YLD Liaison, 2021-2023
  • Order of Barristers, National Honor Society
  • Texas Bar Association
    • Member of the Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
  • Dallas Bar Association
    • Member of the Probate, Trusts & Estates Law Section
    • Member of the Real Property Law Section
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

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

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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
  • Intellectual Property
  • Oil & Gas Law
  • Real Estate
  • Wills & Trusts

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, October 2019

Court Admissions

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

Education

  • St Mary’s University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, May 2019
  • Texas A&M University, College Station, Bachelor of Science in Economics, 2014
  • Eagle Scout - Troop 82 (2008)

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