Legal Matters
Summertime on the Road
Legal Matters Presented by: Frank S. Buck, P.C. Personal Injury School is out for the summer! Many families look forward to spending quality family time traveling for vacations and other family outings. The excitement of these activities often overshadows the dangers lurking on the roadways with other people who are celebrating summer too. There is …
6 Excuses We Hear for Not Setting Up Estate Plans
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com 1. I’m too young to need an estate plan. Accidents happen at all ages. Even if you are single with no children, you must decide who will get your assets. You may not want your assets to go to parents or to siblings …
Hit and Injured by an 18-Wheeler or other Big Corporate Truck?
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury What to Do to Protect Yourself. Due to the hectic demands of life, we often find ourselves on the road. Daily interstate travel brings many drivers in frequent contact with larger vehicles like 18-wheelers or semi-trailer trucks. Many truckers work lengthy hours, driving long distances …
Showing Love with Your Estate Plan
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com Thinking of your loved ones? Do more than send them valentines and flowers. Use your estate plan to put your love into action. If your spouse’s eyes glaze over when you want to talk about finances or estate plans, you can still make …
Sometimes Being Family is Not Enough
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com When several members of a family work in the same business, just being family does not provide enough structure to handle succession planning or asset protection from creditors and taxes. A family limited partnership can also help avoid family contention. After all, disagreements …
The Added Value of a Year-end Net Worth Summary
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com The value is so much more than the net dollars from assets minus liabilities. By keeping an accurate record of accounts, whose names are on the accounts, as well as the dollar value on a regular basis, you can make more informed decisions …
PACT Act of 2022 Changes Veterans’ Benefits
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, www.hollimanlegal.com Have you seen U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in the news recently? On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed the PACT Act of 2022 or its full name, The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics …
Never Reject Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury You may have heard that it is mandatory in Alabama to have a minimal liability auto insurance policy. That means drivers are supposed to carry at least $25,000 of liability insurance by Alabama state law. However, a large percentage of drivers on the Alabama roads …
Awareness of Legal Options in Specific Situations
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Holliman & Holliman, LLC, Estate Planning, hollimanlegal.com October is a busy month with art festivals and Halloween, but it is also the month for Mental Health Awareness Week on October 2-8, Stroke Prevention Day on October 29, and Domestic Violence Awareness recognized with purple ribbons all month. These three …
Thinking About Grandparents’ Future Needs
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Holliman & Holliman, hollimanlegal.com Yes, 70 may be the new 50, and grandparents are redefining their roles by living more active and longer lives. More often than you might think, adult grandchildren are faced with helping their grandparents plan their golden years. Families are getting smaller and …
