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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 14, 20213 min read
Estate Planning for 80-Somethings
Estate planning needs to change over your lifetime (believe it or not, it is not a “one and done” thing). When you are in your twenties...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Do You Need an Estate Plan If You Are Single?
Tying the knot and having kids can change your finances significantly. One of the most important tools to protect your loved ones in such...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 12, 20213 min read
Your Simple – Yet Comprehensive – Guide to Estate Planning
Each year, millions of Americans dismiss estate planning efforts because they believe it is too complicated. While crafting estate plans...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 11, 20213 min read
What to Know About Estate Planning After a Divorce
When going through a divorce, there are many things you must end up updating or changing because of your decree. While the most common...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 8, 20214 min read
Your Quick Guide to Trusts and the Benefits of Having One
Many people assume having a last will and testament is the centerpiece of any satisfactory estate plan. While they certainly have their...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Special Needs Estate Planning: Basic Strategies and Tactics
Families with children with disabilities need to take extra precautions in their estate planning. This is true regardless of whether the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 6, 20212 min read
Family Matters: Legacy Planning for Adopted Children
The nature of the modern American family has been changing over the years. Blended families have become more common in the last few...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Can I Designate a Guardian for Myself or My Children in Texas?
In Texas, you can designate a guardian for yourself and your children. As an adult, you can assign a guardian in case you become...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 16, 20217 min read
How to Prepare Seniors with Dementia for a Hurricane
This article is based on a conversation by Kim Hegwood, managing attorney for Your Legacy Legal Care, and Dale Libby, Chairman and CEO of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Not On the Same Page? What to Do if Your Spouse Disagrees With You About Estate Planning
Marriage is about compromise, which usually means coming to an agreement about where to live, whether to have kids, and possibly even...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 12, 20212 min read
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Estate Planning
Estate planning is important – you probably already know this much to be true. Unfortunately, the importance of such a task does not make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Mar 3, 20212 min read
The Inextricable Link Between Long-Term Planning and Freedom
There are many opinions on the keys to success and what it means to live a happy, fulfilling lifestyle. Hard work and discipline can get...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship & How It Can Happen to You
If you have not heard about the legal battle that Britney Spears has endured over the last nearly 13 years, you are in for a whirlwind of...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 10, 20214 min read
How to Divvy Up Personal Assets Without Splitting Up the Family
Gathering your personal possessions and deciding who to distribute them to can be one of the most difficult tasks when creating an estate...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Estate Planning for Those You Love (Including Four-Legged Children)!
There is no doubt about it: pets are members of the family. Whether you are a cat person, a dog lover, or prefer the company of birds or...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Estate Planning During Times of Uncertainty
We are all living through uncertain times, and dare I say it – unprecedented times. Nobody knows exactly how the COVID-19 pandemic will...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 20, 20212 min read
Recalibrating Your Estate Plans After a Move
Each year, more than four million Americans move to a new state. Amidst the chaos of moving boxes and mail forwarding, it is easy for...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Why Having an Imperfect Estate Plan Is Better Than Not Having One At All
There are many unknowns when planning for your family’s future, but you cannot let the uncertainties get in the way of creating any kind...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Estate Planning Checklist for the Recently Divorced
The end of a marriage comes with many new beginnings. Starting a new chapter in life can be scary, thrilling, and more than a little...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Dec 29, 20202 min read
How to Begin Administering an Estate When Life Feels Overwhelming
The passing of a loved one can be a tumultuous experience. When you are tasked with executing their estate, the feelings of grief and...
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