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Sivia Law March Newsletter
Brad Smith • March 1, 2021
Welcome to the Sivia Law March 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:
- Sanitizing pens, folders, and additional surfaces around the office
- Office Disinfection schedule
- Attorneys are wearing masks while in contact with clients
- Various meeting options are available to clients to ensure safety and comfort
A Month In Review
We remembered Allen Dorsey Jr. earlier in February on his birthday by his favorite saying: "Today is what you make it, so make it a super-fantastic day!" Celebrating a life of leadership and influence. Happy Heavenly Birthday Allen!
Blog Updates
How To Avoid The Probate Process
While probate is meant to streamline the division of assets and property, it is not a perfect process. It is always helpful to try to avoid probate, as this process can be costly due to estate taxes and court costs. Probate can also be quite daunting and time-consuming.
Learning how to handle the probate process will help save time and money, learn all about it here in our blog.
Estate Planning Strategies For Married Couples
It can be challenging for couples to be in complete agreement when developing an estate plan. It can also be hard for couples to try and navigate through the world of estate planning without having the necessary legal guidance.
To learn all of the best strategies when it comes to figuring out marriage estate planning, our blog is the place to go.
Understanding Dementia & Creating A Long Term Plan
If you have a loved one who is facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you might feel defeated and undetermined in how you can help.
Read more in our blog to learn how to best plan for this future.
Stay Tuned For Our Mini Series Titled "Estate Planning FAQs"
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