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...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 18, 2018 | Estate Planning
What are you Thankful for this Year? Thanksgiving is the first spark of the holiday season, and before we head into the merriment, joy, and yes, sometimes stress, we are given the opportunity to pause and consider what we are thankful for. What are you most thankful...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 11, 2018 | Estate Planning
Traveling the world is an exhilarating adventure! Planning for a big trip across the globe is fun and exciting. However, thinking about estate planning while plotting the course of your big adventure can be decidedly less exciting. Although estate planning isn’t the...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 29, 2018 | Estate Planning
Your Fur-Baby is Part of the Family If you are like us at Brian M. Douglas & Associates, you know that pets are a part of the family. In the words of Jane Goodall, “You cannot share your life with a dog … or a cat, and not know perfectly well that animals have...