Hardesty Law Office

12/11/2024

So proud of our very own Kaitlin Philley Plumberg and the amazing things her family has accomplished! Congratulations, David and Kaitlin!

Let the experts crunch the numbers this holiday season! 🎄

MBA is so excited to have celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of our very own board member, David Plumberg with Edward Jones! And don’t forget, his wife, Kaitlin Plumberg, is an expert in all things estate planning and probate!

04/22/2024

Hardesty Law had an absolute blast raising money for the CASA of Ellis County! The Bling Bang Bash was a huge hit, and raised money for children involved in the child welfare system. It was great seeing the impact they have on our community! We can’t wait for next years bash! ❤️

04/19/2024

Hardesty Law is celebrating big this Friday! After weeks of prep, we were able to keep a domestic abuse survivor with her child, and help to start a process of healing and recovery! It’s definitely a “happy hour” here today!

04/01/2024

Hardesty Law reminds you to make sure you swing by the County Courthouse to pick up your complimentary “GET OUT OF JAIL FREE!” Cards, available today only! Please feel free to give us a call to handle your family’s legal needs!

02/22/2024

Hardesty Law is excited to vote in the Ellis county primary, because we have the opportunity to support two fantastic attorneys in their bid to serve the citizens of Ellis county- Judge Ken Lundberg and Lindy Beaty!

Judge Ken Lundberg has already been faithfully serving Ellis County as our sitting Associate Judge, and has helped all courts be more efficient, while also being tough and fair. His experience as both a private attorney and a sitting Judge will absolutely critical as the Judge of the 443rd District court. Having had the opportunity to work with him in both roles makes us confident that he is absolutely the best choice for Judge of the 443rd, and we encourage you to show your support by voting for Ken Lundberg for the 443rd District court. Early voting is on now, and Election Day is March 5, 2024.

12/31/2023

Police officers are out in FULL FORCE today and tomorrow. An Uber, Lyft, or cab ride is FAR CHEAPER than a DWI- we promise!

Please, be safe, get a ride if you’ve had anything at all to drink, and if you have any problems, call us first thing Tuesday morning.

Happy new years! Celebrate responsibly!

12/22/2023

This is your friendly reminder that if you get arrested now, you aren’t getting out until after Christmas! Your crazy family member isn’t worth it! 🎄🎄🎄

08/09/2023

Commonly used, but often misunderstood Legal terms: Guardianship Vs. Conservatorship

Conservatorship refers to family matters relating to a person who has the right to possession and access to a child and certain other rights and obligations generally associated with acting as the parent of a child. After conservatorship is determined by the Court, there is generally no ongoing Court supervision.

Guardianship is a court created relationship where the Court determines that an individual, whether a child or adult, is legally incapacitated and that a Guardian of the Person, Guardian of the Estate, or both, is required to safeguard the incapacitated person’s life. Guardians of the Person are empowered to make decisions relating to the person's medical care, residence, and life.
Guardians of the Estate are empowered to manage and make decisions regarding the persons assets. All guardianships are under the continuing supervision of the Court and require both the Guardian to both post a bond with the County and file reports relating to the person's physical condition and accountings of the assets under management, as appropriate, with the Court no less than annually.

So, In short- Conservatorship typically applies to a child in a family law case. Guardianship applies when any person needs court supervision to manage their legal rights and obligations due to disability.

08/03/2023

First in our Series - Commonly used, but often misunderstood or misused terms.
Heirs –
Heirs are defined as the people who would inherit under Texas law if a person dies without a Will.
While this includes spouses and children, it isn’t limited to them. Further, a person’s heirs may not be the family that is closes to them in terms on consanguinity.

For example, take a situation where an unmarried Decedent has no living descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.), one living parent, a deceased sibling who shares the deceased parent with the Decedent, and living nieces and nephews from the deceased sibling.
The living parent is entitled to ½ of the Decedent’s estate as an heir, but the other ½ goes to the nieces and nephews.

If that same Decedent was married, the surviving spouse is entitled to all of the community property, all of the Decedent’s separate personal property, and ½ of the Decedent’s separate real property, with the remaining ½ of the separate real property going to the heirs listed above.

Regardless of how remote the relationship, every person in Texas has heirs.

08/01/2023

Hardesty Law Office is celebrating another big Divorce case settlement! This time, a young mother gets to keep her home, and she and her sweet child don't have to uproot their lives. Happy day helping great clients.

07/26/2023

Hardesty Law is celebrating a big client victory today! After months of fighting, a Dad and his son finally get to spend real family time together! There were many hours and many tears involved and we are happy to be a part of it!