by Susan Grissom | Jan 17, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Congratulations Newlywed! When you applied for your marriage license, you probably told the Clerk if you would keep or change last names; however, there are several steps to updating the name if you are changing your name. Here are several other things to consider as...
by Susan Grissom | Jan 10, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Hospice care does an incredible job of taking care of your loved one, but now is a good time to research what to do when you have a loved one in hospice care. When preparing for the end, consider the following: Do you know your loved one’s burial requests? Do they...
by Susan Grissom | Jan 3, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Happy New Year! Is getting organized in 2017 on your list of New Year’s resolutions? January offers an opportunity for new beginnings, goals and aspirations. As you look at 2017, if your goals for the year include getting organized, consider adding a review of...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 27, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time for an estate plan year-end review. The end of the year is the best time to review your financial needs and assets. Do you have your estate plan in place? If so, is your plan current or does it need updating? As we grow older, life...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 20, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Many people pull up stakes when they retire, and move somewhere warm and sunny. Or, they may move just to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Whatever the reason for the move, there are lots of decisions to make, and one that is especially important...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 13, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Many people think that as long as they’ve officially drawn up a will, they have complete control over how their property is distributed after their death. What they don’t understand is there are different categories of property under the law, and those...