Gun trusts: An estate plan for your firearms
With firearms legislation once again in the headlines, savvy firearms owners should consider creating a gun trust as part of a larger...
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- Mar 7, 2018
4 things to consider when your business pivots
Change is inevitable for small businesses today. And whether you change your products, your branding efforts or your targeted customer...
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- Feb 27, 2018
3 critical mistakes to avoid when setting up a trust
Estate planning is an area of law where people can easily get confused and overwhelmed. Add to this the fact that it can involve...
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- Feb 21, 2018
Don’t forget to update your estate plan after divorce
Divorce is a major life event that roughly half of married couples will experience at some point. And whether the divorce is amicable or...
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- Feb 13, 2018
How long does probate take?
When someone passes away, his or her estate will generally go through probate. This process legitimizes the person’s will (if there is...
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- Feb 13, 2018
Who will take care of my pet when I die?
For many people, a pet is more than just an animal. A pet can be a cherished friend and a beloved member of the family. But what would...
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- Feb 7, 2018
Failure to plan a big mistake for big families, big estates
We often discuss the fact that estate planning is not something reserved for the ultra wealthy. Every person can benefit from having...
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- Jan 31, 2018
A plan for Fido: pet trusts and estate planning
Estate planning is incredibly important for those with significant assets. The families left behind after the death of a loved one can...
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- Jan 23, 2018
Small businesses face big legal challenges
Did you know that small businesses in Tennessee added workers faster than any other state in 2017? This is according to data from...
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- Jan 17, 2018
3 social media mistakes to avoid if you are a business owner
Successfully navigating social media as a business owner can be a complicated task. Between the logistics of navigating various platforms...
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- Jan 17, 2018
Dealing with estate items no one wants
By 2030, more than 20 percent of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Many of them will begin to move into smaller homes, assisted...
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- Jan 10, 2018
How the tax overhaul will impact high-asset estate planning
Christmas may be over, but if you are in the process of planning your estate, you may still be thinking about gifts. A major part of...
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- Jan 9, 2018
3 ways to address valuable collections in your estate plan
People who collect art, action figures, stamps, coins or other valuable items know that such pursuits take a lot of time, energy and...
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- Jan 3, 2018
Creating an estate plan in 2018? How to get started
It’s the start of a new year and for many people, that means making resolutions to do things differently or better in the coming year....
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- Dec 30, 2017
On changing, revoking, or challenging a will
As we have talked about numerous times before on this blog, your will is a critical component to your entire estate plan. Without one,...
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- Dec 28, 2017
Keep your wealth in the family with a family limited partnership
The time to plan your family’s future is not when you’re elderly–it’s now. There is no better time than the present to sit down and think...
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- Dec 19, 2017
Living wills vs. healthcare power of attorney
The living will and the healthcare power of attorney are two different aspects to your estate plan, even though they have similar...
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- Dec 12, 2017
What do franchisers provide to franchisees?
Franchising is a popular way for people to operate a business without having to face the same risk and responsibilities of starting one...
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- Dec 5, 2017
Why you might want to rethink non-traditional care directives
When it comes to making an estate plan, specificity can be critical. If you leave vague explanations or instructions, it can be difficult...
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- Nov 29, 2017
Does your estate plan need a trust?
Trusts are legal tools that allow the creator to distribute wealth in a manner that generally allows for more control compared to the use...
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