by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Estate Planning |
Did you know that trusts can be useful tools in many estate plans, even the plans for people with moderate wealth? Trusts can prevent probate, which can be costly and time consuming, and some trust can protect assets from creditors and taxation. Having a basic...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Dec 2, 2020 | Elder Issues, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Have you asked the question, “How do I choose an estate planning attorney near me?” Choosing the right estate planning attorney for your family can be a tricky process, which often puts people off the topic entirely and leads to the mistake of failing to...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Oct 20, 2020 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Did you hear that Warren Buffett and Bill Gates made big news in July when Buffett pledged to donate $2.9 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? This is not the first time a charitable donation was committed by either one of these men who have made the...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Oct 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
Did you know that, in 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated the third week of October as “National Estate Planning Awareness Week” in order to encourage American adults to create estate plans? Estate planning involves putting legal protections in place to...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Sep 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
September is National Recovery Month sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHA). The month recognizes that substance abuse is an illness and that millions of people, via effective treatment, can and do recover from substance...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
Have you thought about leaving money to charity after you pass away? Doing so can have many benefits. Not only would you have the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting a worthy cause after you are gone, but donating estate funds can provide certain financial...