by Brian Douglas | Jan 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
In January, we set goals for ourselves in the hopes that this year will be a little bit better than the last. Our resolutions can be small and concrete, like cutting down on caffeine, or big and transformative, like changing our outlook on things outside of our...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 14, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate
On the internet, anyone can claim to be an expert. Even in the legal profession, websites and blogs can be misleading. How can you tell whether an attorney truly specializes in a particular area of law? You don’t want to risk your money and your time on an attorney...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 4, 2019 | Estate Planning
On January 1, 2019, a new federal law came into effect, requiring hospitals to publish their pricing for the public to see. This regulation, created in response to notorious problems with healthcare cost transparency, was intended to provide patients with more...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 14, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate
You may have heard this shocking statistic circulating lately — 70% of families lose their wealth within two generations (and 90% lose it by the third!). It’s hard to really imagine how this could be so, but according to a survey done by Williams Group Wealth...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 7, 2018 | Estate Planning
At Brian M. Douglas & Associates, we care deeply about our clients and their families. From our perspective, estate planning is all about love, and we are committed to helping our clients show their love by providing for and protecting those they cherish. But,...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 26, 2018 | Estate Planning
As you prepare your estate plan, the most obvious assets that jump to mind are likely heirlooms, real estate, and bank accounts. However, you may be overlooking some of your most valuable assets. Your intellectual property has value, and it is just as important to...
