Sivia Law September Newsletter

Brad Smith • August 30, 2021

Welcome to the Sivia Law September 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

This past month, we wished a very happy birthday to Attorney Jack Humes Jr. ! 

We also celebrated Attorney Amy Bailey's birthday earlier in the month! A very happy birthday to two of our favorite Attorneys this month!

Blog Updates


Special Needs Trusts & Public Benefits

Giving money or other assets to your child may push him or her over the income threshold for public benefits. Including a special needs trust in your comprehensive estate plan may be the right solution for you and your child. 


Learn more in our blog linked here!


What To Consider During Business Succession Planning

During succession planning, business owners should consider worst-case scenarios, timing issues, finances, legal advice and different succession options.


These components are crucial in making sure your wishes are carried out and your assets are protected. Learn more in our blog!


Mistakes When Creating An Estate Plan

An estate plan allows individuals to plan for the future while they still can. Unfortunately, many will tend to make a number of errors while crafting their plan as they may not be aware of a certain estate law. 


Read our blog to learn more!


LLC., C-Corp, S-Corp: Which Business Structure To Choose?

Few decisions are as important as choosing the right entity for your startup. This decision is so difficult partly because at the early stage of launching a business, there are so many unknowns. 


Read our blog for more info!


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