What Is Estate Planning?
You may think that an estate sounds like a grand, sprawling property that comes with a lot of high-value assets, but that’s not always the case!
Estate Planning for Single People
Whether you’ve never been married, you’re divorced, or you’re widowed, being single doesn’t mean that you don’t need to plan for the future.
Should You Use a Generic Living Will Form?
Yes, it’s better to sign a generic version of these forms than to not sign one at all. But you never know how carefully it has been drafted -- and it won’t be tailored to your specific needs.
Senior Citizens and Medical Emergencies: What You Should Know
There are so many things to consider in your golden years, from long-term care to wills and trusts. The number of things to set up, monitor, and update can feel overwhelming!
New Compensation Laws for Caregivers
It’s important to become familiar with this new compensation law so that when you hire a caregiver for yourself or a loved one, you know exactly what they are entitled to financially -- even if that caregiver is a friend or family member.
Spouses May Qualify for Early Social Security Benefits
A little-known provision in the Social Security regulations allows the spouse of a retiree to also receive Social Security benefits, even if he has not yet reached retirement age, so long as he is caring for a child with disabilities at home.
Avoiding Medicaid Disasters
The old saying is certainly true -- you really do get what you pay for.
Documents to Keep, Documents to Shred
Good news -- most of your paperwork isn’t something you need to keep. Read on to find out what you can toss and what you can’t!
Melanie B. Holliman on Law Call
Our very own Melanie Bradford Holliman was a guest on Law Call with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP! Take a look at some of these short video clips from her time on the show.
Estate Planning Taxes
Tax season is here, which means taxes are on everyone’s mind. But when it comes to your estate, how much do you know about paying taxes?