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Federal District Court Rules CTA Unconstitutional National Small Bus. United v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-1448-LCB (N.D. Ala. Mar. 1, 2024) On Friday, March 1, 2024, in National Small Bus. United v. Yellen, Judge Liles C. Burke of the United States District Court for the...

Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including details regarding the ownership of their entity.

An estate plan can bring a family together. News stories are rife with examples of beneficiaries
arguing over a deceased loved one’s money and property or instances of a person’s care and
end-of-life wishes being ignored.

If you have a Will, it should be deposited for safekeeping with the Register of Wills. Otherwise, someone who finds your Will and among your papers and doesn’t like your Will’s provisions could take advantage of the situation by destroying the Will.

One of the questions that we commonly receive from individuals who are still on the fence about estate planning revolves around whether or not they actually need a will. For example, a person who has a smaller estate may mistakenly think that they do not need a will...

Would your estate plan benefit from both a will and a trust? This is a question that we receive quite often from clients. The reality is that the answer to this question is something that will depend on several different circumstances. In order for you to make the...

For the majority of people, their estate will consist of a mix of assets. There are many people who simply have bank accounts while there are countless others who have not only the standard bank account but also have retirement accounts or real estate investments. If...

Considering life insurance in estate planning is an important aspect that can provide valuable financial protection and benefits to your loved ones after you pass away. Life insurance can complement your estate plan in several ways: Financial Security for...

An attorney can play a crucial role in helping you reach your estate planning goals by providing expertise, guidance, and personalized solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. Here are some ways in which an attorney can be invaluable in the estate planning...

Strategies for avoiding will conflicts and maintaining family harmony involve proactive measures aimed at fostering open communication, addressing concerns, and ensuring everyone's understanding and acceptance of the decisions made in the will. Here are some key...