Sivia Law November Newsletter

November 1, 2022

Welcome to the Sivia Law November Newsletter, a monthly newsletter that discusses updates in the industry, news going on in the office, upcoming events and more.


Sivia Small Business Highlight

Kingdom Kutz - Alton


Travis Smith, Owner of Kingdom Kutz, has always had a passion for entrepreneurship and connecting with people. He discovered his niche for cutting hair over 15 years ago at Missouri School of Hair Styling and Barbering. In 2013, Travis was able to bridge the gap between his new found passion for cutting hair and his love for business and community.​ Kingdom Kutz has become a place where people can go to get swagged to the max, and leave with the confidence needed to go out and get what they want out of life. There’s no doubt that you’ll experience a sense of inclusion and community at the Kingdom.


Visit their website to learn more!


Let the Record Show: Featured Episode

Our featured episode for this month is S01 E19 - Ep. 21: Estate Planning for Your Pets. Having a pet brings many people joy and companionship. Unfortunately, pets are often overlooked in people’s plans for incapacity or death. There are two situations you should address: death and incapacity. You need to plan for what should happen to your pets in either situation. 


Join Attorney Calley Mize as she discusses how to plan for your furry friends!

Employee of the Month

Paralegal Ginny Wood


This month, the spotlight is on Ginny Wood. Since joining our firm, she has demonstrated strong leadership and initiative. 


Ginny is an expert in areas of Litigation (trial work, bankruptcy law, and medical malpractice). As you can see within this photo, she brings a fun spirit to the office & always greets our clients with a smile. We are thankful to have her on our team!


Sivia Trivia

Q: How does a Charitable Remainder Trust work?


A: After an attorney has set up your trust, cash and/or appreciated assets can be transferred into the trust. The trust may name you and your spouse as income beneficiaries, which means you will receive income for the duration of your lives, or for a term of years. The trust will also name qualified charities, selected by you, to receive the trust proceeds as remainder beneficiaries.


Blog Updates

Have you have heard the old adage “Only two things that are certain in this life are death and taxes”? Naturally, both of these reasons are often cited as motive for using a Living Trust instead of a simple Will.


However, the increase of the estate tax exemption allows most of us to avoid estate taxes. So, is avoiding the expense of probate worth the upfront costs associated with creating a trust? The simple answer is yes.


Read our blog to learn more!


If you’re starting a business, it’s important to know what type of entity you want your business to be. That’s because the structure of your new business has ramifications on your taxes, legal protections, and benefits.


In this post, we’ll look at the most common types of businesses so you can determine which business legal structure is right for you.


Learn more in our blog!


Sivia Life Planning Guide

Sivia Law presents a six-step checklist to create your own “Life Planning Guide.” This guide helps you advise your loved ones so that they can honor your wishes for your health care desires as well as for the distribution of your estate.

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Join us next month for our "December" issue of the Sivia Law Monthly Newsletter!

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If you need help with estate planning or any other legal concerns, we are here for you. Don't hesitate to contact our firm directly for assistance. Our dedicated team is ready to provide support and guidance to you and your loved ones during important life transitions.


Whether you're ready to schedule a strategy session to discuss your specific needs or if you're interested in exploring our wide range of complimentary guides and additional resources, we encourage you to get in touch with us.


With licensed attorneys and offices located in both Illinois and Missouri, we are well-equipped to serve clients in these regions. Reach out to us today and let us leverage our expertise and care to guide you through the legal process.

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