Learning and Camaraderie at the Academy Summit

May 4, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

The Academy takes learning seriously. The Academy’s Spring Summit included numerous substantive legal education sessions, as well as sessions on marketing and law office management. The virtual conference...... Read More

Estate Planning

Use It Before It’s Gone

May 3, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

The amount you can pass free from estate tax is at a record high of $11.7 million per person. There’s legislation which would lower the exclusion to $3.5...... Read More

Estate Planning

The Role of the Estate Planning Attorney

May 3, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

Clients often come to an Estate Planning attorney with specific ideas in their minds. The attorney’s role is to counsel them regarding their plan, not just to draw...... Read More

Estate Planning

What You Don’t Know About Medicaid Could Hurt You

April 11, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are at, or nearing, retirement age, and you have never before needed to rely on Medicaid to cover... Read More

Medicaid

Are You Prepared to Pay for Nursing Home Care?

March 9, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

If all goes well, you will be able to live out your final years in your own home; however, there... Read More

Medicaid Planning

Estate Planning 101

March 7, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

You may recognize the need to have a comprehensive estate plan in place; however, estate planning is likely somewhat of... Read More

Estate Planning

Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion

February 1, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

Runoff Elections in Georgia resulted in a Senate controlled by Democrats. Could this impact your Estate Planning? It’s possible. Read on to learn more.... Read More

Estate Planning

Starting the New Year Right

February 1, 2021 - Joshua K. Crawford

As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to start off right. If you don’t already have an estate plan, now’s a great time to make...... Read More

Estate Planning

A Time for Thanks and Community

December 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and for appreciating your family and friends. In particular, it can be a good time to thank those people whom you’ve...... Read More

Estate Planning

What the 2020 Election Could Mean for Your Estate Plan

December 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The November elections are over. What was the outcome of the election? What changes could come about as a result? What do those possible changes mean for your...... Read More

Estate Planning

Preparing for the Unexpected…and the Eventual

December 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The world is an unusual place. Things you’d never expect to happen sometimes actually do happen. There are natural disasters and unusual phenomenon. It’s important to prepare, not...... Read More

Estate Planning

Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky

October 29, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

Leaving assets to your adult children or other beneficiaries may seem simple. But in many situations, it can be quite tricky.Read on to learn more.... Read More

Estate Planning