The star of multiple films, including the blockbuster superhero film “Black Panther,” died on August 28 of colon cancer. “Black Panther” by Marvel was nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. Chadwick Boseman became a role model for millions by playing Marvel Studio’s first Black superhero. Boseman […]

…and I’m not talking about your Visa! The old adage “Give Credit, Take Blame” — is such an easy way to shine a light on the talent that surrounds you. “A leader who assumes the blame, and passes the credit, sends a message that mistakes are OK, and that when they happen it will be an opportunity to […]

Before the pandemic, Americans were as mobile as ever. In the prior decade, millions of Americans moved each year. Here’s a link for more information on moving in America. Often, people wonder, “What happens to my estate plan if I move?” Well, it depends. If you move within the same state, your documents are valid […]

The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing how many of us work. Whether you need to practice new social distancing rules in the workplace or you are a new remote worker, your day-to-day operations are sure to be different than before the virus. Thankfully, technology has progressed to a point where most of us […]

Every year, many people in the United States are unable to manage their own affairs due to incapacity. They might be young or old. They may have had a gradual decline or a sudden onset. They might have had a stroke, heart attack, or some disabling disease such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or COVID-19. If you […]

We’re six months deep into a global shift of the way we communicate, and it has become apparent that even as restrictions ease in certain places, video calls and virtual conferencing will likely remain an important facet of communication for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re a huge fan of platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom […]

When you prepare your estate plan, typically there are formalities required. In most states, a Will must be signed by the testator (the person whose property is governed by the Will) and that signature must be witnessed by two people. The rules vary a little from state to state. For example, in some states, three […]

When you’re setting up your website for your law firm, you have a big decision to make: the domain name, AKA the address that web users will type in to find you. While you may be tempted to just use your firm’s name as the domain name, that may not be the very best approach […]

In 2020, each person can give away $11.58 million during life. Whatever portion they haven’t used during life, they can use it at death. However, that generous exclusion will be cut in half at the end of 2025. Beginning in 2026, the exclusion will be only $5 million adjusted for inflation from the 2011 base […]

Whether your estate planning practice is a small, medium or large law firm, there’s one distinctive characteristic that can be found in every successful firm: teamwork. Of course, that teamwork is created with great hiring, training, follow-up direction, motivation and leadership. It’s the law firm owner or department manager’s job to build a group of […]