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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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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 16, 20162 min read
Many Claimants to Prince’s Million-Dollar Estate Knocked Out of Contention
A probate judge in Minnesota who is in charge of the proceedings concerning Prince’s estate has whittled down the large group of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 5, 20162 min read
Does Your Will Travel Well When You Move to Another State?
According to an article from NJ 101.5, “Is that will still valid if you move?,” the majority of the time that will is going to be valid...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 2, 20162 min read
How Will the Greatest’s Estate Planning Match Up in Probate?
All of the details of Ali’s will have not been uncovered after his recent death. Nonetheless, Investment News says in “How will Muhammad...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 20, 20162 min read
What If I Don’t Want to Be an Executor?
A recent New Jersey 105.com article explains that the executor’s role is very significant and has considerable responsibility. The...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 15, 20162 min read
Estate Issues Look to be Settled for Media Mogul Redstone
Sumner Redstone, the elderly media mogul, offered his daughter Shari $1 billion for her 20% stake in his empire. This was in part to make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 14, 20162 min read
Should I Fear Probate?
Probate creates a public record of the will. It’s the process after death whereby a will is presented to the probate court to be...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 5, 20162 min read
Victory for Media Mogul Sumner Redstone
A Los Angeles judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Media Mogul Sumner Redstone’s mental competence. The Los Angeles Times’ May...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 1, 20162 min read
Snoop Dogg Too Smart to Have a Will?
According to a recent survey, 64% of Americans don’t have a will. Most of them don’t have one because they just haven’t gotten around to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 30, 20162 min read
Preparing for the Unexpected
Unexpected circumstances can happen, so don’t put off writing your will. This is a big job. Here are some of the important steps to take...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 29, 20162 min read
Estate Planning Mistake No. 122: Neglecting Beneficiary Designations
Nerd Wallet, in “Avoid This Estate Planning Mistake,” reminds us that many assets have their own beneficiary designations, including...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 23, 20161 min read
How to Prepare for the Unexpected Loss of a Spouse
While some decisions may be put off because they’re too personal, there are decisions that need to be made that are simple and...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 22, 20161 min read
How Do You and Your Spouse Hold Title to Your Property?
Jointly held property can be held either as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Joint tenancy has what is called the right of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 15, 20162 min read
The Long List of Famous People Who Didn’t Have Wills
The Wall Street Journal reports in the April 27 article, “What Prince and Abraham Lincoln Have in Common,” that the purple rock royal...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 14, 20161 min read
Farewell, Sweet Prince: Another Celebrity Estate Planning Disaster
The sister of the late rock star Prince told the press that the 57-year-old Minnesotan has no known will. She recently has filed court...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 9, 20162 min read
Do I Need a Will?
Yes, you should have an up-to-date will, a durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy), and an advance...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 3, 20162 min read
Careful Planning for Blended Families is a Must
When a spouse dies, the surviving spouse may feel some sort of real or perceived threat from their step-children over their inheritance....
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 31, 20162 min read
Jayhawk State Has Special Estate Recovery Rules
Prior to receiving any benefits from Medicaid, individuals must “spend down” their cash assets to below $2,000. Some property is termed...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 25, 20162 min read
Growing Trend of Challenging Wealthy Seniors’ Capacity in Court
The messy legal dispute over the mental health of media mogul Sumner Redstone is an example of the growing trend of litigation that...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 5, 20163 min read
Financial Regrets That Will Haunt You Forever
Financial regrets—we’ve all had some. But in “8 Financial Decisions You’ll Regret Forever” Kiplinger asked financial planners and...
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