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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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 22, 20224 min read
Why You Should Have an Estate Plan
One way to ensure that your assets go to the people you want is to have a comprehensive estate plan to spell out your wishes and...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 23, 20222 min read
Ethical Considerations When It Comes to Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, there are five factors of ethical behavior that everyone should be aware of: capability, undivided...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 2, 20215 min read
How to Prepare for Your First Estate Planning Meeting
“Death, taxes and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” ― Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind Booking your...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 27, 20182 min read
How to Transfer Your Home Without Jeopardizing Your Medicaid Eligibility
There are many Long-Term Care Medicaid Rules in place which help pay for senior’s care costs. However, it is important for those...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 7, 20172 min read
Houston Will Lawyer: Estate Planning Is About Creating Your Legacy
Believe it or not, creating a legacy is not all about having libraries and hospitals named after you. There are great ways that you can...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 7, 20172 min read
Houston Estate Lawyer Answers, “How Does a Power of Attorney Document Work?"
A power of attorney (POA) is a document that serves as a written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf. However, a POA...
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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 4, 20163 min read
Trusts from A to Z
Many folks assume that trust funds are only for the rich, however, people in all types of economic circumstances may see a benefit from...
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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 31, 20162 min read
Smart Strategies for Social Security Benefits Taxes
The issue of whether your Social Security benefits are taxed is based on your “provisional income.” This is your adjusted gross...
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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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