by Susan Grissom | Dec 19, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
‘Tis the season to go shopping! The magic of the Christmas season can become less than magical when you’re shopping for a parent who seemingly has everything. That makes this an ideal season to give your parents the gift of estate planning. Gift baskets, figurines and...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 12, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
The Thanksgiving turkeys are seeing new life as yummy leftovers, Christmas carols are beginning to fill the air, and the holiday season is in full swing. Spending time with family and friends is at the top of many holiday family’s wish lists. While you’re all...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 5, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Many parents mark the transition from teenager to adult with a party, a new car, a trip abroad, or, sometimes, a security deposit for their first apartment. What type of gift do you wish to bestow upon your child at this important benchmark in their lives? While most...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 28, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
In the majority of situations, people who have reached the age of legal adulthood are presumed to be capable of making their own decisions. In the event an adult becomes mentally incapable of making decisions in their own best interest, either a Guardian, Conservator,...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 21, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When someone you love dies, your first priority is to make the necessary arrangements, and navigate your way through the grief process. At some point, though, you have to find a way to disburse the material and financial assets. If your loved one died without a Will,...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
When a beloved family member passes away, the last thing you want is a long, drawn out, legal battle over who takes ownership of their property and assets. When an individual dies without a will, their estate must go through the probate process. That process can be...