When it comes to estate planning, understanding the difference between an administrator vs executor can be confusing. Do you know what...

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...

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone dies without a will? It can be an incredibly difficult and stressful situation for any...

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...

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...

When a person passes away without having legally married their partner, complications can arise. This article will look at how best to...

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...

This may sound crazy, but free things aren’t always good things. This goes for inherited assets, too. Your grandmother unloading her...

January can be a difficult month for seniors, especially when it comes to prescription costs. With the start of the new year, Medicare...

In Texas, to create a proper estate plan, you must have the necessary mental capacity to execute a legal document. In general terms,...

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...

While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together who are not...

Our founder, Kimberly Hegwood, witnessed her grandparents struggle with the ins and outs of Social Security, estate planning, asset...

An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it...

You have planned your life carefully. With your spouse, you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after...

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...

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...

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Tamara Claunch, Integrative Wellness...

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, estate planning and elder law attorney, and Ruth Dennis, Alzheimer’s educator and...

This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney of Your Legacy Legal Care, and Eddie Orum, who is a family...