by Brian Douglas | Jun 28, 2021 | Probate
Writing an obituary for a loved one is an important way to honor their memory and celebrate their life. An obituary acknowledges you and your family’s loss and allows the community to come together and offer its sympathy and support. If you have the responsibility of...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 21, 2021 | Probate
This very small 6 inch Derringer was used by John Wilkes Booth in the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln, arguably the most valuable gun in the world. If you enjoy gun collecting and have some firearms that are heirlooms or investment pieces, you may want to pass...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
President Joe Biden recently proposed a plan for higher taxes to help fund his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The President is asking Congress for higher taxes on inherited property and to eliminate certain tax loopholes. If approved, these new federal tax...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you’re drafting or updating important estate paperwork, you want to make sure that your documents will be upheld in court. One way to accomplish this is to have them notarized. Some estate documents require notarization at the time of signing, while others do...
by Brian Douglas | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cryptocurrency has become a hot topic of conversation, with news stories flooding the airwaves and filling up our social media feeds. You may have seen Elon Musk joking about cryptocurrency on SNL, caught a cryptocurrency segment on the late-night talk shows, or maybe...
by Brian Douglas | May 21, 2021 | Medicaid
Fred and his wife, Wilma, retired after years of working hard both in the rock quarry and at home, raising a family and being actively involved in their Church and community. Fred and Wilma had their retirement funds, their home and their savings. Fred and Wilma were...
by Brian Douglas | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
With the weather warming up and the school year winding down, parents are starting to scope out some fun activities for their kids this summer. Camp season might look a little different this year because of the extra health precautions in place, but everyone is still...
by Brian Douglas | May 4, 2021 | Estate Planning
With tax season upon us, you may be wondering about trusts and taxes. Who is accountable for the funds in a trust, and does a trust beneficiary have to pay taxes on what they inherit? Do Trusts Have to Pay Taxes? As a general rule, most trusts will have to pay taxes...
