by Brian Douglas | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
If ever there was a holiday made for a pandemic, it would be Halloween! Consider this: those who brave haunted houses and mazes try to stay away from zombies and ghosts, therefore social distancing. Children collect individually wrapped treats, thus cutting down on...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
For many homeowners, the cooler weather means it’s time to start putting up fall and Halloween decorations, both inside and outside their house. But before you put out the harvest décor and re-create your favorite Halloween scenes on the front yard, be sure to check...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 22, 2020 | Probate
You have been appointed as personal representative of your loved one’s estate. What is the first step? Do you need to hire a lawyer? The answer is: it depends. The decision to hire or not hire an attorney is one that should be carefully considered, considering all of...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 16, 2020 | Estate Planning
What Happens If You Can’t Find Someone’s Will? Imagine that you’re an estate executor or a family member, and you need to begin the probate process. But when it comes time to submit their Last Will and Testament, you cannot find the document. You’re not sure whether...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Intra-Family Loans: Lower Rates, Higher Risks Small business owners who are trying to keep their restaurants, shops, and companies afloat during the coronavirus health crisis have started turning to their families for loans. Grandparents, parents, siblings, and...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
The idea of dividing up your estate between your children can be daunting. Does it make sense to split everything equally? Or should you consider a different arrangement? Also, how might your choices today affect your children in the future? In Brian M. Douglas &...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
As a law firm, we’re used to researching and addressing laws on a daily basis. But there’s one law you might not find in our collection of legal books, and that’s the Law of Unintended Consequences. The Law of Unintended Consequences is a socio-economic term. It can...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
With new information coming out daily about the coronavirus and its effects, it’s easy to tune out the noise. But there’s one piece of virus-related information you don’t want to ignore — how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act could...
