by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jun 21, 2022 | Estate Planning |
Where do you keep your important documents and valuables? Are they currently stored in your safe deposit box at your local bank? For many years, most people believed that renting a safe deposit was much safer than keeping everything at home. In fact, now that you have...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jan 4, 2022 | Estate Planning
Now that the holidays are over and the new year is here, are you ready to focus on your goals and resolutions? Are you planning to get better organized or adding new and better habits? We know you will achieve the resolutions you set for yourself and we would like to...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Oct 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
Did you know that, this October, we recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Estate planning can be an essential part of financial well-being no matter your age or the size of your estate. Many people think it is only necessary for the very wealthy, but that...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Aug 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Before you can understand why a prenuptial agreement matters to your estate plan, do you know what a prenuptial agreement is? A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties who intend to marry. The contract outlines what property the parties agree to be...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jul 6, 2021 | Estate Planning
Are you moving to a new state? If so, it can be important to update your estate plan for several reasons. For instance, if you are married, each state treats marital property differently, and there can be different tax laws with respect to state income tax and...