by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Nov 23, 2022 | Estate Planning
All too often, life circumstances get in the way of family togetherness. We get caught up with work and raising our own children, and—the next thing we know—it’s been months or years since the last time we saw our families or aging loved ones. Fortunately, holidays,...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Nov 16, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates
The “Sandwich Generation” is a unique group of adults roughly between the ages of 40 and 60 who find themselves caring for both their children and their aging parents. It can be difficult juggling multiple caregiving responsibilities, especially when the people you’re...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Oct 28, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates
Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress—you may know her from such blockbuster hits as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sadly, Heche died unexpectedly in a car crash in August 2022…but it’s not her death that’s making headlines. Heche’s failure...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Oct 6, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Assets
Talking to parents about estate planning can be difficult. It is, at its core, a conversation about what will happen when they are gone. Uncomfortable, for sure…but a conversation that needs to be had nonetheless. Contrary to popular belief, estate planning doesn’t...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jan 18, 2022 | Wealth and Estates, Wills
Trusts have become an increasingly common estate planning vehicle to protect assets from costly probate court proceedings and potential tax consequences. In addition, trusts provide privacy and can be used to place assets beyond the reach of creditors. They are a...
