by Brian Douglas | Jul 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
For the parents of college-aged children, late summer is usually a time of fun and anticipation. Families are planning their last-minute vacations and taking their teens shopping for school supplies. Students are checking their course schedules and dorm room...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
While a large aspect of estate planning is protecting yourself and your loved ones – it is also about troubleshooting any issues that may arise in the future. For example, what happens if someone has a problem with a will that is filed in probate court? What can the...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s summertime! In more normal circumstances, many of us would be planning out the next few weeks and anticipating a trip or two out of town. But with health guidelines and social distancing policies in place, planning a summer vacation is a little more challenging...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the income tax deadline approaches on July 15, 2020, you may be in the process of collecting documents to help you file your taxes. While it’s important to gather all required documents and receipts before filing, it’s equally important to save these tax...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
From groundbreaking court cases to revamped state legislation, the past several months have already seen some major changes in estate planning and business law. In Brian M. Douglas’ latest blog, we’re looking at four recent developments and how they could affect you,...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 16, 2020 | Estate Planning
Elder financial abuse in the United States is a widespread problem. The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) estimates that older adults have lost more than $6 billion to fraudsters since 2013, which is an average of $34,200 per incident. Seniors are often more...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 9, 2020 | Real Estate
For many people, owning a home is one of the most significant investments they will make. During the home buying or selling process, there can be hundreds of documents and countless details to deal with. The required paperwork can be one of the most challenging...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Now more than ever, social isolation is a major issue among families. Not only does it affect those who are adhering to the current health guidelines, but it also impacts our older relatives. Our grandparents, neighbors, and friends who were already living by...