How Often Do You Need to Update Your Estate Planning?
It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan. Experts...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 27, 20224 min read
5 Estate Planning Myths
There are many misconceptions about estate planning and implementing any of them into your estate plan can result in costly mistakes....
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 20, 20212 min read
Recalibrating Your Estate Plans After a Move
Each year, more than four million Americans move to a new state. Amidst the chaos of moving boxes and mail forwarding, it is easy for...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 21, 20162 min read
Saints Owner Will Call Another Play in Fight Over Trusts
The National Football League said “no” to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson’s original proposal to remove team ownership from his...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 15, 20162 min read
Life Insurance for a Professional Racecar Driver? You Bet!
Since she was in her early 20s, Danica Patrick has driven a racecar—speeding 200 miles per hour around an oval track bordered by concrete...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 14, 20162 min read
Complete a Complete Estate Plan
When it comes to planning, the focus is typically on making you better prepared for the future. That means limiting taxes, creating wiser...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 11, 20162 min read
A Few Words of Advice for Getting Married in Your Golden Years
If you’re in your senior years, you may want to think twice before tying the knot. The love bug can bite at any age, and that can include...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 10, 20162 min read
How Not to Do It: Spending the Inheritance on Royal Souvenirs and Strippers
For the Scripps family, who were heirs to a media fortune, they simply spent their millions. According to an article on CNBC.com, “The...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 9, 20162 min read
Want Estate Planning? No, You Need It!
Estate planning is a need, but too often it gets moved down to the list for tomorrow. There are many reasons people put off estate...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 8, 20162 min read
Celebrity Estate Planning Leaves a Lot to Be Desired
One would think that big stars like Prince would have a team of high-powered advisors, compared to the average Joe and Jane. But that...
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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
Nov 3, 20162 min read
Get a Life Insurance Check-up to Be Sure the Prognosis Is Good
Insurance planning shouldn’t begin until there’s been some financial planning, according to CNBC in its article “3 life insurance...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 1, 20162 min read
Former Vanity Fair Contributing Editor Makes Headlines with Estate Dispute
The 63-year-old Wolff, who is married, is also the father of a baby with a much younger TV personality. He now is also a defendant in the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 28, 20162 min read
Make Certain Your College-Bound Kid Has Packed a Health Care Power of Attorney
You thought you purchased just about everything for your child for college, but don’t forget one more important item: a health care power...
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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 26, 20163 min read
That First Child Means More than Late Night Feedings and Dirty Diapers
The federal government estimates that it will cost more than $245,000 to rear a child to an adult. That includes costs like housing,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 24, 20162 min read
Taking Care of Your Furry Friends When You Die
Pets are part of your family and can give you a lifetime of love and companionship. A recent 12 News Phoenix article, “What if your pet...
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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
Oct 20, 20162 min read
How to Plan For a Kid Who Can’t Handle Finances
Many parents face this issue, says NJ 101.5 in its recent post, “When you don’t trust a child with money.” There are some children,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 19, 20162 min read
Come On, Do I Really Need a Will?
The answer to that question has always been an unequivocal “yes”—especially when there’s a spouse, children or stepchildren. However,...
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