Elder Law

Becoming a Power of Attorney & What You Should Know!

Feb 122 min read

Becoming a Power of Attorney & What You Should Know!

Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of “Becoming a Power of Attorney.”...

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Adam Hundley

Jan 103 min read

Navigating High-Profile Guardianship Matters in Texas: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Turmoil

A recent high-profile guardianship proceeding has captured the attention of Houston and has shed light on the intricacies and potential...

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The Importance of Elder Law for LGBTQ+ Seniors

Kimberly Hegwood

May 11, 20233 min read

The Importance of Elder Law for LGBTQ+ Seniors

As the population of LGBTQ+ seniors continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to understand the unique legal challenges they...

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The Benefits of Choosing a Dementia-Focused Law Firm

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 27, 20223 min read

The Benefits of Choosing a Dementia-Focused Law Firm

For the first time in the history of the legal profession, a new breed of lawyers has emerged in the field of dementia-focused law....

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Encourage Your Parents to Meet with a Houston Elder Law Attorney Early to Avoid Serious Complication

Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 9, 20173 min read

Encourage Your Parents to Meet with a Houston Elder Law Attorney Early to Avoid Serious Complication

Unfortunately, many elderly people wait until they are already experiencing problems to meet with a Houston elder law attorney. The...

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Houston Elder Lawyer: Extra VA Benefits Are Available for Wartime Veterans to Help Pay for Long-Term Care

Kimberly Hegwood

Jul 20, 20172 min read

Houston Elder Lawyer: Extra VA Benefits Are Available for Wartime Veterans to Help Pay for Long-Term Care

Long-term care is expensive, and many seniors in the Greater Houston area struggle to pay for the costs associated with aging and their...

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Alternatives | Houston Elder Law Attorneys

Kimberly Hegwood

Jun 8, 20172 min read

Long-Term Care Insurance and Alternatives | Houston Elder Law Attorneys

As Houston Elder Law Attorneys, we know that taking care of an aging relative can be emotional, time-consuming and expensive. Most people...

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Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 20, 20172 min read

Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

One of the most frequently asked questions our Houston elder lawyers receive is, “When should we start planning for long-term care?” The...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 14, 20171 min read

IRS Phone Scams on the Rise in Houston

It is tax time again, which means IRS scams are once again on the rise here in Houston and throughout the United States. Predictably,...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 7, 20162 min read

Alzheimer’s Patient Spoon-Fed Because Directive Wasn’t Specific

In 40 years, Bill Harris built up a lifetime of memories with his wife, Nora, but since she was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 27, 20162 min read

Saving the Home with Long-Term Health Care Demands

The largest asset most people have is their family home. If a senior is in a situation where his or her long-term care insurance is...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 21, 20162 min read

Some Surprising Expenses in Retirement

After working hard and saving your money wisely, you’re ready for a successful retirement. Unfortunately, there can be bumps and hiccups...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 29, 20162 min read

Don’t Be Shy: Talk to Parents About the Future

The challenge of helping aging parents is a most common issue. For example, a man’s father, who recently was diagnosed with dementia,...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 14, 20163 min read

Reverse Mortgages Are Back in Style

One couple who wanted to live in a community for people 55 and older in an area they had always admired used a reverse mortgage to...

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West Virginia Hoping to Keep Medicaid Going

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 13, 20162 min read

West Virginia Hoping to Keep Medicaid Going

Doris Selko knows the budget is tight. She’s the Southern Regional Coordinator for West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare. Selko is...

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Private Medicaid Managers Criticized for Slow Payments

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 12, 20162 min read

Private Medicaid Managers Criticized for Slow Payments

One state’s private Medicaid managers are coming under scrutiny for failing to pay bills on time. Iowa’s warning: if private Medicaid...

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Tighten Up Those Loose Ends in Your Estate Plan

Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 30, 20162 min read

Tighten Up Those Loose Ends in Your Estate Plan

Loose ends in estate planning can lead to lost opportunities, stress, last-minute fixes or—worst of all—failing to designate money to...

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The Importance of Beneficiary Designations

Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 26, 20162 min read

The Importance of Beneficiary Designations

THV11’s recent post, “The importance of beneficiary designations,” explains that designating beneficiaries is a very important part of...

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Legislation Introduced to Protect Financial Advisers from Calling in Potential Elder Abuse

Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 24, 20162 min read

Legislation Introduced to Protect Financial Advisers from Calling in Potential Elder Abuse

The House of Representatives passed a bill recently seeking to protect elderly investors. Industry trade groups urged the Senate to...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Aug 23, 20162 min read

Phoenix Inventors Create Digital Storage for Estate Planning Documents

Investopedia’s recent article asks “Should You Store Estate-Planning Documents Digitally?” The article reports that two Arizona...

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