Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents have an up-to-date will and a wider plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t assume everything will be...
A number of things can happen to make estate planning document changes necessary. The pandemic is one enormous life-changing factor that dictates revisiting one’s estate plan.
You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and...
If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind and their protection is the right thing to do.
2020 year end planning may offer some not-to-be repeated opportunities to take advantage of current low income tax rates and CARES Act provisions.
Estate planning is a difficult endeavor by itself. Discussing your estate plan, though, adds another layer of complexity to the process. While you may want to address its terms with your children or other loved ones, you might fear their responses. But explaining your...
At Geyer Law, we have put in place a four-ply plan for safeguarding information. All types of businesses – and all individuals – need to be concerned with cybersecurity.
It’s important to a)guard your online presence and b) include online assets in your estate plan. Language that needs to be included in estate planning documents gives lawful consent to providers to divulge electronic communications to the correct people.
Summary of scams relating to income taxes…
COVID-19 has put on spotlight on business continuity planning, particularly for small family-owned businesses. Planning must include not only succession planning, but preparing for business disruption and maximizing the use of government support.
