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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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Who Can Legally Contest a Will or an Estate in Texas?

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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Under What Circumstances Can a Person Be Appointed a Guardian in Texas?

Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 17, 20213 min read

Under What Circumstances Can a Person Be Appointed a Guardian in Texas?

In Texas, a person can be appointed as a guardian under two circumstances. The first circumstance is if a minor loses a parent. When both...

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What to Expect During Probate When There Isn’t a Will

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 22, 20182 min read

What to Expect During Probate When There Isn’t a Will

Most people know about a last will and testament that helps transfer assets from an individual who has passed away to their listed...

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Dealing with Non-Probate Assets| Houston Probate Lawyer

Kimberly Hegwood

Jul 14, 20172 min read

Dealing with Non-Probate Assets| Houston Probate Lawyer

As a Houston probate lawyer, I am often asked if every asset a person owns will have to go through the probate process when they die. The...

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Harris County Probate vs. Non-Probate Property – Know the Difference

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 12, 20171 min read

Harris County Probate vs. Non-Probate Property – Know the Difference

Many people think that as long as your will clearly defines how you would like to transfer your property at your death, it will be an...

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Saints Owner Will Call Another Play in Fight Over Trusts

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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Celebrity Estate Planning Leaves a Lot to Be Desired

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

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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Make a Charitable Donation in Your Will and Watch It Work

Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 17, 20162 min read

Make a Charitable Donation in Your Will and Watch It Work

The estate planning laws in many states are pretty straightforward for those who want to donate all or part of their estate to charity....

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The Do-It-Yourself Will Can Be a Bargain or a Bust

Kimberly Hegwood

Oct 10, 20163 min read

The Do-It-Yourself Will Can Be a Bargain or a Bust

A majority of Americans (about 66%) don’t have a written will, and for most, it’s something they’ve postponed until later. It’s natural...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 26, 20162 min read

Another Young Actor Dies Without a Will

Young adults and the millennial children of older adults are not who you’d think of as needing estate planning advice. These people are...

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Fred Thompson’s Adult Children Battle Second Wife in Estate Contest

Kimberly Hegwood

Sep 21, 20162 min read

Fred Thompson’s Adult Children Battle Second Wife in Estate Contest

The widow of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee has asked a probate judge to dismiss a claim filed against his estate by his...

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