Attorney Spotlight: Madeleine Zemler
When Madeleine Zemler says she is used to being surrounded by family, she means it. Born and raised just down the road in Corinth, Madeleine is the youngest of five children — all of whom loved being...
View ArticleEmployee Spotlight: Chyna Bottoms
Chyna Bottoms is a perfect example of the mindset that if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. You see, Chyna applied for a position here at Leigh Hilton PLLC two years ago. At the time, she was...
View ArticleHow Often Should My Estate Plan Be Reviewed?
Once you create an estate plan, it is easy to just file it away in a drawer and assume you and your loved ones are covered for every possible future situation. The thing is, though, that is not always...
View ArticleWhat is an Incentive Trust?
Imagine for a second that you are in the process of creating your estate planning strategy. You and your attorney are carefully considering everything, and you are close to finally breathing a big sigh...
View ArticleWhat is the Process to Establish a Guardianship?
Requesting guardianship over a loved one is not something that our courts take lightly. After all, you are essentially taking someone’s rights away, and even in situations where it is absolutely...
View ArticleWhat is Expected of an Executor or Trustee?
Many clients we work with have a pretty good idea who they would name to be the executor or trustee of their estate. It is usually someone they are close to, such as their spouse, a family member, or...
View ArticleWhat Should You Look For in an Estate Planning Attorney?
When you need to find an estate planning attorney, the first thought that springs to your mind might be to do an Internet search, talk to attorneys who have done other work for you, or even ask friends...
View ArticleChallenges and Choices for Widows and Widowers
There are few things in life more challenging than dealing with the death of a spouse. You are grieving. You are in shock. You are overwhelmed. You also have so many questions. And on top of that, you...
View ArticleWhy Are Online Wills a Huge Mistake?
You know you need a will, and you are committed to getting one put in place sooner rather than later. Whatever you do, though, do not take what appears to be the “easy way out” and get it done online....
View ArticleEstate Planning: How to Outsmart Sibling Rivalry
When you sit down with your attorney to carefully account for all of your estate planning needs, it is natural to automatically focus on to-dos like protecting assets, deciding how to distribute funds...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions about Estate Planning
Most of the clients we have the good fortune to work with know what estate planning is. Essentially, it involves putting your affairs in order to maximize the benefits your assets can provide to you...
View ArticleEstate Planning: Creating a Letter of Intent for Your Pets
Many pet owners find it difficult to describe how much love and affection exists between them and their fur babies. It is almost too much to put into words, but the bottom line is that they love them....
View ArticleEmployee Spotlight: Amanda Gosdin
Spend five minutes talking to our receptionist Amanda Gosdin, and you’ll be bowled over by a slew of interesting facts. For example, how many people do you know who are a two-time first runner-up for...
View ArticleEstate Planning and Elder Law: Why we do Both
Many people might think they need to consult with separate attorneys for estate planning and their elder law needs. After all, estate planning involves putting your affairs in order to protect everyone...
View Article3 Common Fears Families Have About Estate Planning
Someone asked me recently, “What would you say are some of the common fears families looking to protect their assets from divorce, creditors, lawsuits, and predators have about protecting everyone they...
View ArticleA Family Facts Sheet Helps Ease the Burden of Moving on Without a Spouse
John and his wife Debbie had been clients of our firm for 10 years when Debbie tragically passed away. As one can imagine, John was facing unimaginable grief, and as he explained to us at the funeral,...
View ArticleGet Your Paperwork Organized Now to Help Ease the Burden of Moving on Without...
Get Your Paperwork Organized Now to Help Ease the Burden of Moving on Without a Spouse In a previous blog, we introduced you to an important document called a Family Facts Sheet. While not a legal...
View ArticleTrying to Live a Regular Life Without Your Spouse: Be Aware of Your Financial...
I cannot over-emphasize the importance of both spouses knowing their financial affairs inside and out. All too often, one spouse handles paying the bills, overseeing large assets, and making critical...
View ArticleMoving on Without Your Spouse: The Importance of a Household Manual
One of the perks of being an estate planning attorney is that you really get to know your clients. Sure, we can craft all the necessary legal documents to help them protect everyone they love and...
View ArticleStaying Prepared When One of You is Left Behind: What More Can We Do?
This blog article is Part 5 in a series of posts on staying prepared if your spouse dies and you are the one left behind. It is natural to focus on traditional estate planning to prepare yourself for...
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