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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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Building a Legacy: How to Establish a Family Trust in Texas
Safeguarding assets and ensuring a legacy for your loved ones are aspirations many share. At the heart of this goal in Texas lies the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 4, 20233 min read
10 Common Misconceptions About Trusts
In estate planning, trusts are a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their goals of passing down assets to their loved ones....
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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
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 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
Oct 12, 20213 min read
Your Simple – Yet Comprehensive – Guide to Estate Planning
Each year, millions of Americans dismiss estate planning efforts because they believe it is too complicated. While crafting estate plans...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 8, 20214 min read
Your Quick Guide to Trusts and the Benefits of Having One
Many people assume having a last will and testament is the centerpiece of any satisfactory estate plan. While they certainly have their...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 15, 20193 min read
Legal Lingo: What’s The Difference Between A Revocable And An Irrevocable Trust?
Talking with some attorneys about your end of life plans can be like trying to communicate with someone from a different planet. Latin...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 30, 20182 min read
What Are the Advantages of A Retirement Trust?
Saving for retirement is often a delicate topic for many people. Whether they are worried about when to save, how much to save, or how to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 11, 20182 min read
Trusts Can Protect Your Heirs from Themselves
How Can a Trust Help? Trusts are a legal way to help protect heirs when they receive a sizable amount of money so that they can make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 13, 20172 min read
Choosing Legal Guardians for Kids When Mom and Dad are Divorced | Houston Wills Lawyer
As a Houston wills lawyer, I cannot state emphatically enough how important it is for all parents to create a comprehensive plan that...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 8, 20172 min read
Be Organized and Ready When Meeting With Your Houston Trust and Estates Attorney
Estate planning does not have to be a long, complicated process. Before you meet with a Houston Trust and Estates attorney there are...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 27, 20172 min read
Who Needs to Consider Trusts for their Children in Houston?
Really, though, even those in the middle class should be thinking about setting up trusts for their children. Even if you do not have a...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 29, 20173 min read
Pros and Cons of Wills and Living Trusts | Harris County Will and Trust Lawyer
As a Harris County will and trust lawyer, I realize that those of us in the estate planning industry often use technical language or...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 15, 20172 min read
Trust Lawyer in Houston Answers, “What is a Trustee?”
A trustee is the person who will manage the assets that are in your trust. Many people choose to be their own trustee and can continue to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 27, 20172 min read
Houston Will and Trust Lawyer Offers a Checklist for Trustees
If you have been asked to serve as trustee for someone’s trust, it is your responsibility to successfully carry out that person’s wishes,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 28, 20172 min read
When a “Fair Share” May Not Mean “Equal Share” | Houston Will and Trust Lawyer
As a Houston will and trust lawyer, I can confidently say that estate plans are not one-size-fits-all. Just because most of the people...
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