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Kimberly Hegwood
Aug 3, 20223 min read
What You Cannot Do with a Will
While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are some things it just won’t cover. A will is...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 27, 20224 min read
5 Estate Planning Myths
There are many misconceptions about estate planning and implementing any of them into your estate plan can result in costly mistakes....
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 20, 20223 min read
What Is Asset Protection? Who Am I Protecting My Assets From?
Asset protection is the legal action taken to protect your assets from creditors, divorce lawsuits, and judgments. For the most part, we...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 13, 20226 min read
Pathways to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities
This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney for Your Legacy Legal Care, and Cynda Green, Pathways to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 6, 20224 min read
Considerations Before Owning a Business with Your Spouse
Both running a successful business and having a successful marriage require commitment and hard work. Operating a business as a married...
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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 23, 20223 min read
Why Is the Probate and Settlement Process So Complex?
In Texas, the probate and settlement process can be complicated. When a court legally recognizes a person’s death, they must protect...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 23, 20222 min read
Ethical Considerations When It Comes to Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, there are five factors of ethical behavior that everyone should be aware of: capability, undivided...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 23, 20222 min read
Estate Planning Myths
There are often misconceptions about estate planning that you should know when preparing your documents. Estate planning serves to...
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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
Apr 27, 20223 min read
The Benefits of Choosing a Dementia-Focused Law Firm
For the first time in the history of the legal profession, a new breed of lawyers has emerged in the field of dementia-focused law....
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Estate Planning in 2022
Many entrepreneurs find their lives consumed by their businesses. With a laser focus on their goals, some of the most successful people...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Should Inflation Prompt You to Revisit Your Long-term Financial and Estate Plans?
In 2020, COVID-19 shook the world. In 2022, we are still collectively reeling from the impact of the pandemic. As of February, the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Estate Planning Laws in Texas
In order to create a comprehensive estate plan, it helps to be familiar with your state’s laws and regulations. Of course, that is easier...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Navigating the Estate Planning Landscape
The only constant in estate planning is change. While you can do your best to be proactive and stay abreast of changing regulations, it...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Advance Directive Mistakes to Avoid
Advance care directives are powerful estate planning tools. They let family and medical professionals know your preferences, priorities,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 5, 20223 min read
How to Include NFTs in Your Estate Plans
There has been a lot of discussion in the news lately about NFTs. Short for “non-fungible token,” the term refers to digital assets that...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Dec 29, 20213 min read
Guarding Your Estate Plans Against the Impact of Inflation
It seems the word “inflation” is on everyone’s lips these days. While some experts believe our current inflation trends are the temporary...
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