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Legal Matters: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning

February 24, 2017

When Should I Change my Estate Plan? We often meet with clients that have not updated their estate plans in 20 or 30 years! While a good estate plan may serve the needs of clients for many years, most people should review their estate plan with their attorney every three to five years.  3 of …

Legal Matters with Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning

January 25, 2017

Developing a Comprehensive Plan for your Estate Goals? There are many layers to creating a proper estate plan. A good plan covers much more than simply having a Last Will and Testament. A comprehensive plan will address many areas such as: What are the senior’s goals? What are the family dynamics? How can conflicts be …

Legal Matters with Frank S. Buck P.C.

January 25, 2017

presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury  How to Handle a Wreck with an 18-Wheeler  Due to the hectic demands of modern life, we are always on the road. Daily interstate travel is commonplace, bringing many drivers in frequent contact with larger vehicles like 18-wheelers, or semi-trailer trucks. Many truckers work lengthy hours, driving …

Legal Matters

December 28, 2016

Game Changers in Estate Planning Planning a family get together for the upcoming Super Bowl? Consider adding to the football fun some quality time for family reflection. Use the time to clarify parents’ wishes regarding medical decisions and financial issues. Of course, some families have dynamics that may be too volatile to allow for logical …

Money Matters

December 28, 2016

Volatility Is Not Risk, the Two Should Not Be Confused  What is risk? To the conservative investor, risk is a negative to the opportunistic investor, risk is a factor to tolerate and accept. Whatever the perception of risk, it should not be confused with volatility. That confusion occurs much too frequently. Volatility can be considered …

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November 24, 2016

Another Important Reason to Have & Review Your Long Term Care Insurance The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2017 taxes as a result of buying long-term care insurance. Premiums for “qualified” long-term care insurance policies (see explanation below) are tax deductible to the extent that they, along …

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November 24, 2016

Do You Have Enough Automobile Insurance Coverage? Take the Time to Check You probably have automobile insurance, but do you understand the basics of your policy? The first step in reviewing your automobile insurance policy is to request a copy of the Declaration’s Page which contains details unique to your specific policy. It will list …

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October 27, 2016

Tips for the Sandwich Generation in Dealing with Parents The term “sandwich generation” was created by Dorothy Miller, a social worker, in 1981 to define adults that provide care for aging parents while also raising their children and earning a living. Journalist Carol Abaya analyzed the term even further and identified three categories:  Traditional- Those …

Legal Matters

September 28, 2016

What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured at a Business As a familiar saying goes, “The law does not favor those who sleep on their rights.” This legal maxim emphasizes that knowing your rights under Alabama law is indeed essential and even life changing. Alabama law dictates that the owners, managers or lessors of …

Legal Matters: Presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning

September 27, 2016

Are You Afraid You Cannot Pay for Long Term Care? Generally, beginning in the early to mid-seventies, seniors begin to worry about how they will pay for long term care if the worst happens and they need caregivers at home or must go to a nursing home. Some seniors wait to worry about this issue …

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