by Madalyn Davis | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
As you begin to consider easing into retirement, Social Security is probably a big topic on your mind. The first thing you should think about is when to start taking your Social Security. There are three points at which you can take Social Security: Early Retirement –...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 13, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
The Social Security Administration manages two programs to help people: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs. People sometimes get the programs confused or they think they are the same thing. However, they...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 6, 2021 | Estate Planning
We recommend reviewing your estate plan periodically to determine if changes are needed. As you enter retirement or as you plan to retire, you should review your estate plan to ensure that changes in your income, benefits, etc. which may affect the size of your estate...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 29, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Whether you are just starting your first position out of college or have been working in your career field for a few years, as a young professional, you may not think that you need to create an estate plan yet, because you are single, don’t have significant assets or...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 22, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Once your child turns 18, he or she is now an adult. Whether your child is off to college, trade school, taking a break and traveling or starting work immediately after high school, the fact that he or she is now an adult, means that you may not have the right or...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 15, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When people think of estate planning, many believe that it is something they take care of later in life. However, people in all stages of life need to have an estate plan in the event that they unexpectedly become incapacitated from an accident or illness. First Stage...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 8, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Many believe that having a Will is enough, especially younger people with limited assets. However, an estate plan should include more than just a Will because anything could happen to you at any time during your life, whether it’s an unexpected illness or an accident...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 1, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
As we celebrate the completion of our 13th year in business and enter our 14th year of serving our community, I wanted to take an opportunity to share a little more about our team and why Grissom Law focuses on Estate Planning and includes Probate and Small Business...
by Susan Grissom | May 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Part of estate planning may include creating a trust. Many people hesitate to create a trust because they might decide to sell real estate after creating a trust. If your estate plan includes a revocable trust or if you are considering an estate plan that includes a...
by Susan Grissom | May 18, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Part of creating an estate plan may include documenting what you want your family to do with your body after you die. You can have a funeral and burial, be cremated, donate organs, or you can donate your whole body to science. In some cases, the family decides to...
