What Are Letters of Administration? Dying Without a Will
Have you ever wondered what happens when someone dies without a will? It can be an incredibly difficult and stressful situation for any...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 2, 20235 min read
Inherited an IRA From a Parent? 4 Rules for Inherited Retirement Accounts
Are you a beneficiary of a retirement account? If you’re here, you may be in the process of inheriting an IRA retirement account from...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 30, 20233 min read
How to Access Safety Deposit Boxes When the Owner Dies
When a beloved family member or friend passes away, it can be difficult to figure out how to access their safety deposit box. This is...
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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 15, 20233 min read
Is Regifting My Inheritance Tacky?
This may sound crazy, but free things aren’t always good things. This goes for inherited assets, too. Your grandmother unloading her...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 25, 20232 min read
January Is for Seniors On Medicare
January can be a difficult month for seniors, especially when it comes to prescription costs. With the start of the new year, Medicare...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Understanding Capacity Requirements for Estate Planning in Texas
In Texas, to create a proper estate plan, you must have the necessary mental capacity to execute a legal document. In general terms,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Dec 29, 20224 min read
Estate Plan Vs. Will: What’s the Difference?
Do you have a will in place? Maybe your children convinced you to draft a will, and you were able to get through any awkward...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples
While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together who are not...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Our Transition to Your Legacy Legal Care™
Our founder, Kimberly Hegwood, witnessed her grandparents struggle with the ins and outs of Social Security, estate planning, asset...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 26, 20224 min read
Planning for Your Digital Legacy
An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it...
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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
Oct 3, 20223 min read
How Often Do You Need to Update Your Estate Planning?
It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan. Experts...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 22, 20224 min read
Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily
One of the best parts of your marriage was inheriting a son you have always wanted but could never have on your own. Blood could not make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 14, 20224 min read
Better Brain, Better Life: Getting Off the Road to Alzheimer’s
This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Tamara Claunch, Integrative Wellness...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 7, 20225 min read
Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest
This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Ruth Dennis, Alzheimer’s educator and...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 24, 20227 min read
Becoming an Informed Caregiver
This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care, and Eddie Orum, who is a family...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 17, 20225 min read
7 Surprising Facts You Should Know About Being an Agent Under a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that enables you to appoint someone else to act on your behalf. As an agent under a power of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Drafting a Power of Attorney That Lessens the Chances of Abuse
A statutory durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can...
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