We are proud to announce that our very own Mary Schnieder will be speaking as a panel presenter at NWA’s public forum: “Can A Mediator Help Me Settle My Dispute?”…

The “blended family” comprises a fast-growing segment of US households. Whether an attorney or investment advisor, fine-tune your intake or initial interview process to determine the desirability of representing a…

Contributed by: Steve Butler The aging, healthcare and special needs conversation is vitally important to you and your family. Except for government employees and Social Security, retirement plans that pay…

The collision between economics and demographics is increasing client concerns about running out of money in retirement. Defined benefit plans are pretty much a thing of the past, and people…

When a person decides to drink and drive, they are exposing themselves to severe consequences, especially if they have a car wreck. The difference between an accident involving a drunk…

Contributed by: Stephen W. Butler With the federal gift and estate tax exemption currently at $5.25 million per person ($10.5 million for married couples), some clients and potential clients with…

Contributed by: Steve Butler The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (which became law on January 2, 2013) made permanent the temporary estate/gift/generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions established in December 2010,…