The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts?
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), which became effective on January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. It will have a positive impact for many older Americans but could have [...]
New Year, New Estate Plan
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 [...]
National Adoption Month: Taking Care of Your New Family Member
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 [...]
The Importance Of Having An Estate Plan
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 as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019 survey carried out by Caring.com, 57% of adults in [...]
Estate Planning Can Ease Travel Anxieties
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 [...]
Announcing Gratitude for Greatness
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, [...]