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 […]
Maybe you grew up without much. You worked hard. You earned a good education. You succeeded in life even though the streets weren’t paved with gold where you grew up. In fact, maybe you grew up in a very impoverished, oppressed community. Now you (and your spouse if you’re married) have accumulated enough so you’re […]
Let’s face it – even with all of the time we’ve been spending at home thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s hard to tackle downsizing. We hold on to things that become baggage – physical items, unhelpful emotional connections, and negative memories. Like the song goes in Frozen, “Let it go!” How can you tackle […]
Maybe you grew up without much. You worked hard. You earned a good education. You succeeded in life even though the streets weren’t paved with gold where you grew up. In fact, maybe you grew up in a very impoverished, oppressed community. Now you (and your spouse if you’re married) have accumulated enough so you’re […]
Don’t worry, this is not another blog about COVID. Full disclosure though…the Academy has a staff infection. After 27 years, our materials are riddled with it. There are references to your “staff” everywhere. It’s no one’s fault. Staff has been used to refer to employees or personnel since the early 1800’s. It’s still common place […]
Maybe you grew up without much. You worked hard. You earned a good education. You succeeded in life even though the streets weren’t paved with gold where you grew up. Maybe you even grew up in a very impoverished, oppressed community. Now you (and your spouse if you’re married) have accumulated enough so you’re comfortable. […]
