We spend a lot of time with members looking at the results of the marketing that has filled up a law firm calendar. What we find is no surprise—during the hustle and bustle of getting a marketing effort pulled together and having a successful offer that attracts a potential client—often the energy and focus is […]
The estate tax exclusion is the amount you can give without facing an estate tax. Under current law, you may give this amount during life or at your death and after that amount is used, you face a federal tax of 40% on assets beyond that amount. The amount has fluctuated a great deal over […]
Visual content can have a great impact on how search engines rank your site – but good pictures can also do much more than just give you a boost on Google. They can also help to increase your conversion rate, as more people who visit your site will be likely to reach out to you […]
Welcome to the dawning of 2021! Most of us will leave 2020 without any hesitation. 2020 was not the best year for most of us. But you have an opportunity to start 2021 prepared for anything. You can do the responsible thing and get your estate plan in order. The tumultuous events of 2020 show […]
Television can be an effective way to reach and educate the public about the benefits of estate planning. However, regular commercial broadcast stations charge a lot of money to advertise. There’s a less expensive option: public access channels. Do you have a cable television system in your market? Check to see if they offer a […]
As 2020 draws to a close and a new year dawns, we need to think of…tax planning! Some years Congress tweaks the laws more than other years. While 2020 held plenty of surprises with coronavirus and an election, it was a relatively quiet year for legislative changes. Still, even in a quiet year, some things […]
This is a bonus part of a series of articles on updating your plan. The first article examined the importance of updating your Powers of Attorney, both Financial and Medical. The second part of the series looked at the importance of updating your primary estate planning document, such as your Trust or Will. Together, these […]
During this time of mass working from home, it is as important as ever to make a great impression on your clients and prospects. Without having all the amenities of a full office setup, there are still many options to give your contacts a seamless virtual experience. The goal of this blog post is to […]
This is the second in a two-part series of articles on updating your plan. This first article examined the importance of updating the Powers of Attorney, both Financial and Medical. This second part of the series looks at the importance of updating your primary estate planning document, such as your trust or will. Together, these […]
The Holidays are here, although it’s possible that they don’t necessarily feel the same as we’re accustomed to. Traditions are often the backbone of the holiday season, and for the first time, many of us are finding ourselves in a position where some (or many) of these fondly anticipated celebrations are temporarily infeasible in the […]
