Health Care Power of Attorney - Your Legacy Legal Care

Becoming a Power of Attorney & What You Should Know!

Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of "Becoming a Power of Attorney." Kim's extensive experience in estate planning and elder law allows her to provide invaluable insights to the…

Navigating High-Profile Guardianship Matters in Texas: A Guide to Avoiding Legal Turmoil

A recent high-profile guardianship proceeding has captured the attention of Houston and has shed light on the intricacies and potential legal pitfalls of one subject to a guardianship matter. The unfolding drama has not only underscored the importance of understanding…

Cher Files for Conservatorship (Guardianship) of Son Elijah Blue Allman

Cher’s recent decision to file for conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, sheds light on the importance of estate planning in managing complex family situations and potential crises. While it is a challenging time for Cher and her family,…

Advance Directive Mistakes to Avoid

Advance care directives are powerful estate planning tools. They let family and medical professionals know your preferences, priorities, and wishes surrounding healthcare when you are incapacitated. When employed correctly, an advance directive can ease stress for your loved ones and…

6 Estate Planning Strategies Following COVID-19

For most people, us in Houston included, living through the coronavirus pandemic has left us weary yet ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way. This pandemic was completely unexpected a year and a half ago. There was so…

Alzheimer’s Patient Spoon-Fed Because Directive Wasn’t Specific

In 40 years, Bill Harris built up a lifetime of memories with his wife, Nora, but since she was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s seven years ago, things have changed. “She doesn't really make words sometimes,” said Harris in…

Make Certain Your College-Bound Kid Has Packed a Health Care Power of Attorney

You thought you purchased just about everything for your child for college, but don’t forget one more important item: a health care power of attorney or health proxy. When a child turns 18, parents don’t have much authority under federal…