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May 4, 20172 min read

Houston Special Needs Lawyer: Basics of a Special Needs Trust

For families that have loved ones with a disability, ensuring the care for their loved one once the caretakers are gone is of the utmost...

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Houston Estate Planning for the Chronically Ill

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 27, 20172 min read

Houston Estate Planning for the Chronically Ill

More than half of Americans now have at least one chronic health condition, mental disorder or substance abuse issue. That is a...

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Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 20, 20172 min read

Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”

One of the most frequently asked questions our Houston elder lawyers receive is, “When should we start planning for long-term care?” 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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Houston Asset Protection Lawyer: Learn How To Reduce Your Chances of Being Sued

Kimberly Hegwood

Apr 6, 20172 min read

Houston Asset Protection Lawyer: Learn How To Reduce Your Chances of Being Sued

As a Houston asset protection lawyer, I can report that statistics show that there were approximately 20 million lawsuits last year. Let...

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Houston Will and Trust Lawyer Offers a Checklist for Trustees

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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Mom Might Have Dementia, Can She Still Write a Will in Texas?

Kimberly Hegwood

Mar 17, 20172 min read

Mom Might Have Dementia, Can She Still Write a Will in Texas?

If your elderly parent is becoming more forgetful or is demonstrating other unusual behavior, you should get them to a doctor right away...

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Houston Estate Lawyer Answers, “How Does a Power of Attorney Document Work?"

Kimberly Hegwood

Mar 7, 20172 min read

Houston Estate Lawyer Answers, “How Does a Power of Attorney Document Work?"

A power of attorney (POA) is a document that serves as a written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf. However, a POA...

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When a “Fair Share” May Not Mean “Equal Share” | Houston Will and Trust Lawyer

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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Congratulations on starting your medical career! Now go protect your financial future!

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 21, 20172 min read

Congratulations on starting your medical career! Now go protect your financial future!

Years and years of school, and hours upon hours working through your residency is now paying off. You have officially become an MD here...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 14, 20171 min read

IRS Phone Scams on the Rise in Houston

It is tax time again, which means IRS scams are once again on the rise here in Houston and throughout the United States. Predictably,...

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Should I Pre-Plan and Pre-Pay for my Funeral Expenses in Texas?

Kimberly Hegwood

Feb 7, 20172 min read

Should I Pre-Plan and Pre-Pay for my Funeral Expenses in Texas?

pre-plan their funeral so that they can relieve their loved ones of the burden of doing so when they are gone. Because of the growing...

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Houston Will Lawyers: Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs Now

Kimberly Hegwood

Jan 2, 20172 min read

Houston Will Lawyers: Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs Now

We have all heard stories of families that found themselves in a tailspin because a loved one passed away or became incapacitated without...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Dec 12, 20162 min read

What the Heck is a Pooled Trust?

When making decisions on care and insurance coverage for disabled and/or elderly loved ones, it is easy to get lost in the myriad of...

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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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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 16, 20162 min read

Moving Overseas? Plan Ahead.

The Wall Street Journal recently provided some guidance for Americans relocating overseas in “Moving Abroad? Here’s the Checklist.”...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 15, 20162 min read

Life Insurance for a Professional Racecar Driver? You Bet!

Since she was in her early 20s, Danica Patrick has driven a racecar—speeding 200 miles per hour around an oval track bordered by concrete...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 14, 20162 min read

Complete a Complete Estate Plan

When it comes to planning, the focus is typically on making you better prepared for the future. That means limiting taxes, creating wiser...

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Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 11, 20162 min read

A Few Words of Advice for Getting Married in Your Golden Years

If you’re in your senior years, you may want to think twice before tying the knot. The love bug can bite at any age, and that can include...

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How Not to Do It: Spending the Inheritance on Royal Souvenirs and Strippers

Kimberly Hegwood

Nov 10, 20162 min read

How Not to Do It: Spending the Inheritance on Royal Souvenirs and Strippers

For the Scripps family, who were heirs to a media fortune, they simply spent their millions. According to an article on CNBC.com, “The...

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