by Brian Douglas | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
It’s wedding season! Once again, we ring in the springtime with wedding bells and a flurry of “I dos.” From the moment you “kiss the bride (or groom),” break the glass, or bind your hands together, your relationship with your partner takes on a new financial and legal...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 25, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
Death is never an easy subject. However, it is an important topic that touches each and every person. So why is it so hard to talk about? For many of us, death is not a part of our daily lives. In fact, we tend to go out of our ways to remove ourselves from death...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
On March 4, 2019, America lost one of its favorite heartthrobs. Luke Perry (Coy Luther Perry, III) passed away after a tragic and unexpected illness. At the age of 52, he suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, and five days later, when it was clear he would not recover,...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 4, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
In movies, it seems like parents are disinheriting their children left and right for reasons ranging from a nasty argument to marrying someone the parent doesn’t like to remarrying a new spouse. In fact, the circumstances surrounding disinheritance are far more...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
In the United States, 21.5 million adults (aged 12 or older) battle with some kind of substance abuse disorder. The opioid epidemic is on the rise, and addiction affects many families nationwide. Decades of research have shown that addiction is a chronic illness, and...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
We’ve heard the buzz. We know what people are saying, and I am here to dispel the myths. A will is not the only way to transfer assets to your loved ones. Trusts are not reserved for the wealthy and the financially-minded. DIY wills you complete online will not create...
