Lori Ashmore Peters

Probate, Estate Planning and Business Planning Attorney, Dallas, Texas

Lori Ashmore Peters is a key member of the firm’s divorce team, providing strategic guidance on marital finances, complex property issues and high net worth asset protection. Her background in estate planning, probate and business structures allows her to protect clients’ financial interests and preserve family wealth during divorce.

Lori Ashmore Peters, Divorce Team Attorney Focused on Marital Finances and High Net Worth Asset Protection

Mrs. Lori Ashmore Peters is a key member of the Ashmore Law divorce team and provides strategic guidance for clients facing complex financial issues during divorce. With a deep background in estate planning, probate and business planning, Mrs. Peters brings a high level of financial insight to matters involving significant assets, business ownership and long term wealth preservation.

Her understanding of sophisticated business structures allows her to evaluate and protect financial interests in high net worth and complex divorce cases. Mrs.Peters works with clients who own closely held businesses, family limited partnerships, professional practices and multi-tiered corporate entities. She is skilled at identifying separate and community property within complicated balance sheets, tracing assets, reviewing partnership and shareholder agreements and addressing valuation issues when a business or investment portfolio is part of the marital estate. Her experience enables her to safeguard family wealth, anticipate future financial risks and develop strategies designed to preserve assets during and after the divorce process.

Mrs. Peters was admitted to practice in Texas in 1996. She is certified to serve as Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in the Probate Courts in Texas and has been appointed in numerous probate and guardianship matters. She regularly consults with litigation attorneys on probate and business planning issues that arise in contested and high asset divorce cases, including ancillary probate needs, business succession considerations and estate planning concerns that affect financial outcomes in litigation.

Estate Planning, Probate and Business Planning Attorney, Dallas, Texas

In addition to her role on the divorce team, Mrs. Peters maintains a comprehensive estate planning and probate practice. She has represented clients in probating and administering complex and high value estates, including estates with substantial business, real estate and financial assets. She also prepares estate plans designed to protect children, preserve wealth and address tax planning for individuals, families and business owners.

Mrs. Peters frequently provides educational presentations on estate planning, probate and guardianship to organizations, professional groups and businesses. She has appeared on KLIF 820 AM as a legal expert discussing estate planning, probate and end of life considerations. Her written work includes articles for The Elite News and Senior Living, authorship of books on the probate process and estate planning and contributions to certification seminars and paralegal education programs.

Representative Focus and Accomplishments

Mrs. Peters has:
• Advised high net worth and business owning clients on marital finances, asset protection and property characterization during divorce
• Evaluated complex business and financial structures in divorce matters, including tracing assets, analyzing business ownership and addressing valuation issues
• Represented clients in probating and administering complex estates with significant business and financial holdings
• Prepared estate plans that protect assets, minimize taxes and safeguard children
• Presented numerous educational programs on estate planning, probate and guardianship
• Appeared as a legal resource on KLIF 820 AM
• Authored articles, books and seminar materials on probate and estate planning

Education

Texas Wesleyan University (J.D., 1996)
Texas A&M University (B.A., 1991)

Bar and Court Admissions

Texas, 1996
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement

State Bar of Texas
College of the State Bar of Texas
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Dallas County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Dallas Estate Planning Council
Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Advisory Council on Money Management, Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas
Texas A&M University Former Student Association
Board of Directors, Friends of Reverchon
Board of Directors, Maurine F. Bailey Cultural Foundation
Dallas Bar Foundation Fellow
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Fellow
Junior League of Dallas
Women in Business (Lakewood, Dallas and Park Cities)
Board Member, Treasure Street benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Event Chair 2014, Treasure Street benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children