Category: Probate Court

What to Expect During Probate When There Isn’t a Will

Posted by Kim Hegwood on February 22, 2018 with 0 Comment

Most people know about a last will and testament that helps transfer assets from an individual who has passed away to their listed beneficiaries. In the time following the death of the benefactor or the “decedent” the property and assets go into what has known as probate. Probate is the legal process involved in transferring property from the deceased’s estate to their beneficiaries. Probate...

Dealing with Non-Probate Assets| Houston Probate Lawyer

Posted by Kim Hegwood on July 14, 2017 with 0 Comment

As a Houston probate lawyer, I am often asked if every asset a person owns will have to go through the probate process when they die. The short answer is that it depends. While most real estate owned by a person d...

Harris County Probate vs. Non-Probate Property – Know the Difference

Posted by Kim Hegwood on April 12, 2017 with 0 Comment

Many people think that as long as your will clearly defines how you would like to transfer your property at your death, it will be an easier, straight forward process. However, this is not always the case. Especially when it comes to probate in Harris County. There are many different rules that can impact how as...

Saints Owner Will Call Another Play in Fight Over Trusts

Posted by Kim Hegwood on November 21, 2016 with 0 Comment

The National Football League said “no” to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson's original proposal to remove team ownership from his estranged family's trust funds. This means he’ll have to try again with new financial terms. The NFL won't let Benson personally guarantee promissory notes he offered in exchange for Saints shares held in trust funds created for his daughter and grandchildren. T...

Celebrity Estate Panning Leaves a Lot to Be Desired

Posted by wpengine on November 8, 2016 with 0 Comment

One would think that big stars like Prince would have a team of high-powered advisors, compared to the average Joe and Jane. But that isn’t so, says CNBC in the recent article “Don't make these celebrities' estate-planning blunders.” Read More

Saving the Home with Long-Term Health Care Demands

Posted by wpengine on October 27, 2016 with 0 Comment

The largest asset most people have is their family home. If a senior is in a situation where his or her long-term care insurance is exhausted and the other assets are used to pay for care, how does one protect the home from being taken?

Long-term care insurance is important; however, it’s also critical to review and revise your financial and estate plans regularly as your situation ch...

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