Your Legacy Legal Care - Houston Estate Planning Attorneys

Estate planning can be uncomfortable since it necessitates facing your own mortality. Working with a compassionate, honest, well-informed estate planning attorney can make the task go smoothly and address all of your concerns about your future and the future of your loved ones. If you are looking to protect your accumulated assets while preparing for contingencies, Your Legacy Legal Care is the estate planning law firm to contact. We have convenient offices throughout the Houston area. Our clients are successful individuals who have reached an age when they realize it’s necessary to take action in order to protect their families, plan for their retirement and prepare for possible incapacity in the future. We realize that you may be overwhelmed by the prospect and the decisions involved in the estate planning process, but rest assured — we have helped hundreds of people meet their goals efficiently and effectively and will help you do the same. Unlike many other practices, Your Legacy Legal Care focuses only on estate planning and related issues, so not only are our skills in this area finely tuned, but our attorneys have fulsome experience in this aspect of the law. We are acutely aware that we are working with you to construct documents and make crucial decisions that will affect you and your family for a long time, so we treat you as we would like to be treated — with respect and personal concern. In fact, many of our clients become our friends. You can count on us to make sure every “t” is crossed and every “i” is dotted in any document we prepare. Also, we regularly review your documents to make sure they are current and available for immediate use. Knowing the stress that can result from an unknown financial obligation, we most often work on a flat fee basis. Usually, the best way to avoid probate is to transfer your assets to your beneficiaries by establishing a revocable living trust. Once you put your assets into a living trust, they are managed by your appointed trustee and are not liable to probate or to estate tax. You should remember, however, that according to the recent revisions to the tax code, only those with assets over $11.2 million are subject to inheritance tax. A living trust also has the advantage of protecting your privacy since, unlike a will, the trust is not a matter of public record. In your living trust you name a trustee and a surrogate trustee in case the first-named individual dies or becomes unable to perform the necessary duties. At the time of your death, the trust becomes irrevocable and the trustee in charge (now known as a successor trustee) will transfer your assets to your beneficiaries. As the name implies, a revocable trust has the advantage of being able to be changed at any time. It hasn’t been easy to get where you are; you’ve earned your assets, now be sure to protect them. Asset protection planning is something that almost everyone can benefit from, but if you are a business owner, medical practitioner, or otherwise hold a position that exposes you to personal liability, then it’s particularly critical that you start the process of asset protection planning as soon as possible. Whether you need the peace of mind that comes with knowing your personal assets are protected from business disputes and lawsuits, assurance that an impending divorce will not leave you with next to nothing, or confidence in knowing that the equity in your home would be protected should you have to declare bankruptcy, the only place to start is in the office of a highly qualified asset protection attorney who truly cares about you and the life you’ve built in Houston, TX. Once you commit to working with our highly qualified, compassionate attorneys at the Your Legacy Legal Care, you will be pleased to find that we are comprehensive as well as attentive to detail. We are fully capable of helping you to deal with any and all of the following matters: No matter what your estate planning needs are, the attorneys at Your Legacy Legal Care are eager to meet them. You will find us accessible, frank, and responsive. Why not call us or fill out one of the contact forms on our website today? You’ll be glad you did. You can reach us by phone or by filling out one of the contact forms on our website. You will find us to be well-informed, respectful, and responsive. At Your Legacy Legal Care, we believe in providing our clients the absolute best legal representation combined with compassionate advocacy and honest advice. Our ultimate objective is to ensure that the needs and goals of our clients are met both efficiently and effectively. My husband and I came in to do our estate planning documents as well as guardianship for our minor children. They could not have been more informative and just as per protective of our assets for our children as we are! I highly recommend this law firm. - Milli Your Legacy Legal Care is by far the most attentive and professional group I have ever dealt with my 76 years. The entire group of the firm got involved in helping me through my estate planning - to name a few I want to gratefully think Meghna Patel, Taylor Alvarez, Susan Suniga, Kathleen Rhodes, and the attorney that guided me through this process - Kim Hegwood. It is with great pleasure. I recommend this firm. - Millie A.

Marisa Anne
5 Star
As the owner of a FaithBridge Caregivers a senior home care agency, I am always looking for reliable professionals to refer my clients to, and Your Legacy Legal Care has consistently exceeded my expectations. Their expertise in estate planning and Medicaid planning is invaluable for the families we serve. Kim and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to ensuring that each client's unique needs are met. They take the time to explain complex legal matters in a way that is easy to understand, providing peace of mind to our clients and their families. I have full confidence in referring our clients to Your Legacy Legal Care, knowing they will receive the highest quality care and attention to detail. If you are in need of estate planning or Medicaid planning services, I highly recommend Your Legacy Legal Care. They truly are the best in the business.
Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Shannon Cox
5 Star
Kim and her team are great! We worked with them diligently on our trust. The process is smooth as silk and we loved working with them. We would recommend them to anyone wanting to put their assets in a trust. We now have tremendous peace of mind now that this is done.
Monday 26th February 2024

M Z
2 Star
Although the staff at Legacy Legal Care was pleasant, we ultimately found a more cost-effective option for our needs after seeking a second opinion. We were told we would need a trust which was quite costly with Your Legacy Legal Care, although there were more cost-effective options available that were not mentioned to us. When getting a second opinion they provided us with alternative options to achieve the same goal, which is to avoid probate. While they provided accurate information, we were disappointed by the lack of transparency regarding alternative solutions and on top of that their steep rates. Additionally, the process of obtaining a refund was prolonged and required multiple follow-ups, causing inconvenience, and accruing interest charges on the amount. We were told it would take 3 weeks to receive a refund. It took over a month and several times of us following up with their company to get our refund. The person in charge of refunds was also very hard to get a hold of and often times did not call back. Clearer, more honest, and transparent communication about available choices would greatly improve customer satisfaction in the future.
Saturday 13th April 2024

Kathy Partridge
5 Star
Legacy Legal Care took care of our needs from the first meeting through to the end. Everyone was very knowledgeable of the questions we had through this journey of setting up a trust. From the time you entered the door to leaving everyone was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Kathy Partridge
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Chris Remy
5 Star
Fast. Professional and sharp. I was totally lost starting this process and they took every step as smooth as possible to bring me to the finish line for my child's SNT.
Saturday 4th May 2024