Estate Planning

Setting Our Adult Children Up for Success

Aug 203 min read

Setting Our Adult Children Up for Success

Are your adult children protected when they are off to college? Learn more about why powers of attorney are crucial tools for young adults!

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What is Trust Administration, and When Should You Get Professional Help?

Kimberly Hegwood

Mar 14 min read

What is Trust Administration, and When Should You Get Professional Help?

Getting named successor trustee for a loved one’s trust is an honor. It means that someone in your life trusts you to act in their...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Mar 14 min read

How Do Special Needs Trusts (SNT) Work?

When you have a loved one with disabilities , there’s a lot that goes into planning for their future. You want to help provide for them...

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Becoming a Power of Attorney & What You Should Know!

Kimberly Hegwood

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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How to Get Emergency Guardianship of an Elderly Parent in Texas

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 124 min read

How to Get Emergency Guardianship of an Elderly Parent in Texas

When a parent starts experiencing rapid health decline or shows signs of self-neglect due to dementia or other cognitive issues, it often...

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How to Deal with Greedy Family Members after a Death

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 125 min read

How to Deal with Greedy Family Members after a Death

When a loved one passes away, it can bring out the worst in some family members. Greed and entitlement rear their ugly heads as certain...

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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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What Happens in Probate Court? A Comprehensive Guide

Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 22, 20235 min read

What Happens in Probate Court? A Comprehensive Guide

Probate court is a place where the stories of people’s lives unfold. It’s where emotions run high, where the past meets the present, and...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 11, 20235 min read

How Much Does Probate Cost in Texas?

Losing someone you love is hard enough without money concerns weighing you down. But after their passing, your grief now comes with...

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The Perks of Putting Property in a Trust

Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 3, 20235 min read

The Perks of Putting Property in a Trust

If you’re like most people in Texas, your home and other real estate make up a significant portion of your total assets. You have...

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What You Should Never Put in Your Will: Guidance from Houston’s Premier Estate Planning Attorn

Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 23, 20234 min read

What You Should Never Put in Your Will: Guidance from Houston’s Premier Estate Planning Attorn

Estate planning might seem like walking through a maze. It’s all about making big decisions for your family’s future and guarding the...

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Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Kimberly Hegwood

Jul 17, 20233 min read

Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Estate planning can be a complex process for anyone, but it becomes even more critical for high-net-worth individuals. With substantial...

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The Importance of Estate Planning for Young Families

Kimberly Hegwood

Jun 11, 20233 min read

The Importance of Estate Planning for Young Families

Estate planning is a vital step in securing the financial future of any family. While it is commonly associated with retirement and old...

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What to Do If You Suspect Elder Financial Abuse

Kimberly Hegwood

May 31, 20233 min read

What to Do If You Suspect Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial abuse is a serious crime that affects millions of elderly adults each year. As people age, they may become more...

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7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Include in Your Estate Plan

Kimberly Hegwood

May 7, 20233 min read

7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Include in Your Estate Plan

Are you familiar with estate planning? An estate plan is a crucial document that outlines your final wishes and arrangements for your...

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Does the Executor Decide Who Gets What? 5 Things an Executor Cannot Do

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 19, 20234 min read

Does the Executor Decide Who Gets What? 5 Things an Executor Cannot Do

If you are going through probate as an executor, you likely lost a loved one. As you navigate through your grief and loss, you also have...

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Understanding Capacity Requirements for Estate Planning in Texas

Kimberly Hegwood

Jan 1, 20234 min read

Understanding Capacity Requirements for Estate Planning in Texas

In Texas, to create a proper estate plan, you must have the necessary mental capacity to execute a legal document. In general terms,...

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Estate Plan Vs. Will: What’s the Difference?

Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 29, 20224 min read

Estate Plan Vs. Will: What’s the Difference?

Do you have a will in place? Maybe your children convinced you to draft a will, and you were able to get through any awkward...

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Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 28, 20223 min read

Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together who are not...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 26, 20224 min read

Planning for Your Digital Legacy

An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it...

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