Cookies & Dough from Grandparents
Cookies and dough from grandparents delight grandchildren at different ages.
Seniors Cannot Afford to be Ostriches
This article, Seniors Cannot Afford to be Ostriches, is advice based on what Melanie and John Holliman see too often with senior clients in their law practice.
Avoiding Probate with Trusts
Bradford & Holliman suggest ways to avoid “gotchas” with revocable trusts.
When Face-to-Face Meetings Aren’t Advisable
When face-to-face meetings aren’t advisable, Bradford & Holliman can still handle legal matters for you.
Common Trust Fund Mistakes
Once you’ve decided to set up a trust fund, what next? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest mistakes people make when setting up a trust fund.
Estate Considerations for Later-in-Life Parents
Older parents are becoming more common, driven in part by changing cultural mores and advances in infertility treatment. Comedian and author Steve Martin had his first child at age 67. Singer Billy Joel just welcomed his third daughter. Janet Jackson had a child at age 50. And these older parents have special estate planning considerations.
Annual Contribution Increases for ABLE Accounts Coming in 2018
The amount that can be deposited in an ABLE account each year without jeopardizing public benefits will rise from the current $14,000 to $15,000 starting in 2018. This increase is tied to the federal gift tax exclusion which is also rising from $14,000 to $15,000 due to inflation. This increase makes ABLE accounts that much more […]
Melanie B. Holliman Recognized in Women Attorneys to Watch
B-Metro Magazine has recognized Melanie B. Holliman as one of their Women Attorneys to Watch in their current Women in Law edition. See page 81 below. It is an honor for Melanie to continue to recognized as such, but of course, the best honor of all is when her clients are so pleased with the […]
Considering a Trust?
One size does not fit all when it comes to trusts. An experienced estate planning attorney should be your first resource if considering a trust.
Making a Difference With Your Estate Plan
Bradford & Holliman discuss ways you can use your estate plan to give back to your community, both now and later on.