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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Estate Planning During a Divorce: 4 Key Considerations
You have planned your life carefully. With your spouse, you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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
Sep 22, 20224 min read
Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily
One of the best parts of your marriage was inheriting a son you have always wanted but could never have on your own. Blood could not make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 17, 20225 min read
7 Surprising Facts You Should Know About Being an Agent Under a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that enables you to appoint someone else to act on your behalf. As an agent under a power of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Drafting a Power of Attorney That Lessens the Chances of Abuse
A statutory durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 3, 20223 min read
What You Cannot Do with a Will
While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are some things it just won’t cover. A will is...
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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
Jul 20, 20223 min read
What Is Asset Protection? Who Am I Protecting My Assets From?
Asset protection is the legal action taken to protect your assets from creditors, divorce lawsuits, and judgments. For the most part, we...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 29, 20224 min read
Who Can Legally Contest a Will or an Estate in Texas?
In Texas, only those who have “standing” can contest a will or estate. This means beneficiaries and heirs can contest a will, as well as...
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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
May 23, 20222 min read
Estate Planning Myths
There are often misconceptions about estate planning that you should know when preparing your documents. Estate planning serves to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 20, 20222 min read
Biggest Estate Planning Stories
Mistakes can easily be made during estate planning. Hearing about other’s mishaps might help you learn from them and avoid them later....
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 18, 20225 min read
What Is the Difference Between a Trust and an LLC?
Trusts and limited liability companies (LLCs) are both legal vehicles that can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxation,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Estate Planning in 2022
Many entrepreneurs find their lives consumed by their businesses. With a laser focus on their goals, some of the most successful people...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Should Inflation Prompt You to Revisit Your Long-term Financial and Estate Plans?
In 2020, COVID-19 shook the world. In 2022, we are still collectively reeling from the impact of the pandemic. As of February, the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Estate Planning Laws in Texas
In order to create a comprehensive estate plan, it helps to be familiar with your state’s laws and regulations. Of course, that is easier...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Navigating the Estate Planning Landscape
The only constant in estate planning is change. While you can do your best to be proactive and stay abreast of changing regulations, it...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Advance Directive Mistakes to Avoid
Advance care directives are powerful estate planning tools. They let family and medical professionals know your preferences, priorities,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 5, 20223 min read
How to Include NFTs in Your Estate Plans
There has been a lot of discussion in the news lately about NFTs. Short for “non-fungible token,” the term refers to digital assets that...
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