Welcome to 2020! A new year is a time for optimism and new opportunities. It is a time to start fresh and make sure you are headed in the right direction. But making New Year’s resolutions is not enough: Take action now to ensure that you and your family or loved ones are prepared for…
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November is National Adoption Month, aimed at raising awareness about adoption and the children who need permanent, loving homes. Thousands of children are adopted each year, bringing much joy to their adoptive families. If you are in the process of adopting or have recently adopted a child, it is a great time to create or…
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An estate plan will help ease your anxieties and worries, giving you the peace of mind knowing that your family will be taken care of. In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October…
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Planning your summer vacation (or any vacation!) is a stressful task. You have to coordinate across various times and places, and usually, you also have to work with companies that may or may not be helpful (hello, every airline ever). All of this is can be a headache, but what about the travel anxieties that…
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Gratitude for Greatness is a program launched by Neal Law Firm in order to give back to those who serve our community. It was established in June of 2019 and will be open to applicants indefinitely. Here’s what you need to know about the program. What it Does In summary, the Gratitude for Greatness program…
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No matter the time of year, it is always a good opportunity for members of the military and their loved ones to consider setting up — or revising an existing —estate plan. Military families need to consider special estate-planning issues that others do not. This is particularly true when one or more family members are…
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Three Tips to Protect Your Important Legal Paperwork in a Natural Disaster The year 2018 was no stranger to natural disasters. From multiple earthquakes, back-to-back hurricanes, and raging wildfires, the United States and abroad suffered some serious natural disasters. These acts of nature can devastate your life and your family. Who knows what 2019 will…
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Protect Your Family With an Estate Plan Overview In the event of incapacitation or death (God forbid), it is important that you have named who will control your health and finances and who will raise your children (if you’re a parent). If you don’t have an estate plan, your assets may be distributed through the…
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An LLC a limited liability company, and it can be used to run a business or it can be used to hold assets. In a recent article, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) exclaimed that its optimism index is at an all-time high, with small-business owners planning to break records with hiring and expanding.…
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Estate plans for parents are essential. If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously), you need to know whether or not your parents have put together an estate plan. While it is still your parent’s choice to make estate planning decisions,…
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With the fall season approaching, it’s an excellent time to review your affairs. Below is a legal affairs checklist to ensure your planning meets your needs and is up-to-date: 1. When was your power of attorney last updated? A power of attorney is a valuable legal document, no matter what the circumstance. Not only is…
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Brett Kavanaugh has officially been nominated to join the Supreme Court of the United States. On June 27, 2018, Justice Anthony Kennedy sent a letter to President Donald Trump announcing his retirement from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). As one of nine justices, he was considered to be an important swing vote. Consider:…
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