Joint Bank Account After Death: Who Gets the Money?
When a loved one dies, the last thing on people’s minds is what will happen to their joint bank account. But, like it or not, money...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 29, 20234 min read
My Common Law Spouse Died. How Do You Prove Common Law Marriage After Death?
When a person passes away without having legally married their partner, complications can arise. This article will look at how best to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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
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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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 22, 20172 min read
Houston Probate Lawyers Answer, “Will My Inheritance Be Taxed?”
One of the most common questions our Houston Probate Lawyers get from people who just inherited assets is whether or not they owe taxes...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 23, 20172 min read
Harris County Probate Law – The Basics
Harris County probate lawyer can expect to happen during the process. The following is a simple breakdown of some of the most common...
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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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Kimberly Hegwood
May 31, 20172 min read
Houston Will and Trust Lawyer: Read This Before Adding Your Child’s Name to Your Banking Account!
The probate process in Houston can be long and costly, which leads people to think of creative ways of avoiding or speeding up the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 12, 20172 min read
Harris County Probate Lawyer: Issues to Consider with an Out-of-State Probate
It has become more and more common now to see clients come in with probate cases that need to be dealt with in multiple states. Many...
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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 1, 20162 min read
Easy Ways to Help Plan Your Estate
The time, financial and emotional commitment involved with contesting a will can often be much more expensive than the value of the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 16, 20163 min read
Ready…Set…Start your Estate Planning!
Estate plans have several components to help beneficiaries carry out the requests of the benefactor. You want to start tackling those...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 4, 20162 min read
The Greatest May Face One More Fight: An Estate Battle
There are growing reports of trouble on the horizon for Muhammad Ali’s estate and his legacy, according to Forbes’ recent article...
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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 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 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 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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