by Madalyn Davis | Jan 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
I am amazed at how many people ask me, “Can’t I just write my Will myself or use some online tool to make one? Why do I need to pay you?”. The answer lies not in the ability to make a written document, but whether that DIY document will actually achieve what you want...
by Madalyn Davis | Jan 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Most often when talking to friends, colleagues, or new acquaintances, I am asked what I do, and when I tell them that I create Wills and Trusts, I generally get one of two responses: 1) I need to do that, or 2) I’ve already done that. The first one is easy to fix, I...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 25, 2018 | Estate Planning
As 2018 comes to a close, I wish to take an opportunity to thank our clients and referral partners for a great year and to wish each of you Happy Holidays! At the end of each year, we are able to look back and see the highs and lows that occurred during the year. As...
by Madalyn Davis | Dec 18, 2018 | Estate Planning
It’s that time of year when charitable giving is at its highest. However, despite the best of intentions, not all giving is created equal. In addition to lending a helping hand, there are certain ways to give that can reduce your taxes through cuts and credits, while...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 11, 2018 | Estate Planning
As 2019 approaches, you’ll hear friends and family set goals, make annual plans, and make resolutions. You can combine all three by creating an estate plan. Creating an estate plan means deciding now what will happen to your property and your assets during your...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 4, 2018 | Business, Corporate, Estate Planning
As 2018 draws to a close, now is the ideal time to take advantage of the tax strategies and tax-deferred growth opportunities in your charitable-giving and year-end tax planning as well as to revisit your estate plan to ensure it incorporates the latest changes to tax...
