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.”...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Feb 124 min
How to Get Emergency Guardianship of an Elderly Parent in Texas
When a parent starts experiencing rapid health decline or shows signs of self-neglect due to dementia or other cognitive issues, it often...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 103 min
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...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 12, 20233 min
Special Needs Letter of Intent: Everything You Need to Know
As a parent of a child with special needs, your heart is filled with love and worry for their future. You want nothing but the best for...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 17, 20213 min
Under What Circumstances Can a Person Be Appointed a Guardian in Texas?
In Texas, a person can be appointed as a guardian under two circumstances. The first circumstance is if a minor loses a parent. When both...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 10, 20214 min
A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Britney Spears
There have been many recent reports regarding the petition that Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, filed with the Court that has...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 2, 20215 min
How to Prepare for Your First Estate Planning Meeting
“Death, taxes and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” ― Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind Booking your...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 20, 20216 min
6 Estate Planning Strategies Following COVID-19
For most people, in Houston included, living through the coronavirus pandemic has left us weary yet ready to tackle any challenge that...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 7, 20212 min
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
Sep 22, 20213 min
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
Feb 16, 20213 min
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
May 25, 20193 min
Protecting the Vulnerable: Texas Laws Concerning Guardianship
Guardianship was conceived as a means of assisting individuals incapable of fully attending to their own needs, either because they are...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jan 11, 20192 min
What if I Don’t Want a Guardianship?
For children and adults who are no longer able to care for themselves, a guardianship allows someone else the legal authority to make...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 13, 20172 min
Choosing Legal Guardians for Kids When Mom and Dad are Divorced | Houston Wills Lawyer
As a Houston wills lawyer, I cannot state emphatically enough how important it is for all parents to create a comprehensive plan that...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 14, 20162 min
Complete a Complete Estate Plan
When it comes to planning, the focus is typically on making you better prepared for the future. That means limiting taxes, creating wiser...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Nov 9, 20162 min
Want Estate Planning? No, You Need It!
Estate planning is a need, but too often it gets moved down to the list for tomorrow. There are many reasons people put off estate...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 26, 20163 min
That First Child Means More than Late Night Feedings and Dirty Diapers
The federal government estimates that it will cost more than $245,000 to rear a child to an adult. That includes costs like housing,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Oct 19, 20162 min
Come On, Do I Really Need a Will?
The answer to that question has always been an unequivocal “yes”—especially when there’s a spouse, children or stepchildren. However,...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 28, 20163 min
Changes are Happening All the Time: Keep Your Estate Plan Current
Congratulations! After putting it off for as long as humanly possible, you’ve finally completed and implemented your estate plan. Check...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 26, 20162 min
Another Young Actor Dies Without a Will
Young adults and the millennial children of older adults are not who you’d think of as needing estate planning advice. These people are...
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