This month we officially introduced one of our newest team members, Brittany Powell. Powell does a great job at maintaining client relationships, getting to know our clients and learning what type of communication works best.
Sivia Law February Newsletter
Brad Smith • February 1, 2022
Welcome to the Sivia Law February Newsletter, a monthly newsletter that discusses updates in the industry, news going on in the office, upcoming events and more.
Here is what Sivia Law has been up to this past month!
As a reminder, we are actively keeping our clients and employees safe. Various meeting options are available to clients to ensure safety and comfort.
A Month In Review
We got a great start to 2022! Let us help you get your estate plan in order. Click HERE to download our complimentary Estate Planning Checklist!
Sivia Small Business Highlight
Goff & Dittman Florists
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Visit their website to check out their beautiful arrangements & place your order today!
Employee of the Month
Christina Trumpeter
Christina joined Sivia Law Firm as an intern in July of 2017 and has worked as a full-time, litigation paralegal since December 2017.
Christina has not only developed & organized polished legal documents to support litigation processes and court proceedings, she provides help in MANY other areas. We are so lucky to have her & appreciate her selfless attitude, hard work & teamwork mentality!
Sivia Trivia
Q: What To Do When Estate Planning Documents Can't Be Located
A: Opening a probate case can be emotionally, financially, and mentally draining. Estate planning documents exist to speed up the probate process, but it’s hard to know how to move forward when your loved one’s documents cannot be found.
There are a few steps you can take before filing the probate case as intestate – meaning that the deceased person passed away without estate planning documentation. A few possible options may include: using a copy of the estate plan for reference, attempting to locate a lockbox or safe, or contacting the attorney who drafted the documents. Although these options can be helpful, it’s important to speak with an estate planning attorney to better understand the best method of approach.
Blog Updates
Tips For Making An Offer On A House
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. If you’re planning on buying in the near future, you’ll want every advantage- especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams.
Learn more in our blog linked here!
What is a Non-Compete Agreement
A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee. The employer agrees not to compete with the employee if he or she leaves the company for some reason, usually in exchange for receiving some kind of financial compensation.
Learn more in our blog!
What’s Your Plan When You Need Medical Support?
The most important thing to know about medical support is that it's not something you want to be without. But if you do find yourself in a situation where your medical coverage is lacking, what are your options?
Read our blog to learn more!
What To Do When A Primary Beneficiary Passes Away?
A thorough estate plan is critical to protecting loved ones and providing peace of mind. When a person creates an estate plan, they are assuming their beneficiaries will outlive them. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Read our blog for more info.
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