It is with great pleasure that we announce the law firms of Crumpler Freedman Parker & Witt and Freedman, Thompson, Witt, Ceberio, & Byrd, PLLC will merge practices effective January 1, 2021. Learn more.
Each state has its own laws governing adults changing their names. The process isn’t very easy unless you’re going through a marriage or divorce. But, it’s something that’s worth it to people who have a negative connotation to their name. If you’re getting married,...
One of the many things people make when estate planning is a will. This legal document will help finalize your passing for your friends and family and may reduce the chance of legal battles and disputes. Your will may help dictate your desires after death. Several...
Many business owners have to take on debt. This can represent a fairly big risk. They must know that they’re going to get a proper ROI (return on investment) from this debt, and they need to know that the business will be profitable enough for them to pay back the...
Dealing with a permanent or temporary disability can impact your life physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. Suppose you are out of work dealing with a disability and having difficulty making ends meet. In that case, the team at Freedman, Thompson, Witt,...
Many people leaving high school or entering college never once consider whether they should have a will. Why should they have a will, after all? It’s not like they have an estate to give away if they die, right? That’s not exactly true. Many people do make wills in...
Once you create an estate plan, you should review it every year or so to ensure it reflects your current situation. Several family situations will require you to take another look at your plan, regardless of when you last reviewed it. You marry or divorce Once you...
In some ways, vulnerable older adults are a lot like children. They may struggle to care for themselves and may not have the proper perspective to make decisions in their own best interests. Like children, older adults experiencing cognitive decline or struggling with...
When you decide to start a business or incorporate your existing one, you likely understand that you must take on a few risks. You gamble with your finances and perhaps even your reputation, for example. Of course, you should consider your financial and personal...
The best estate plans include highly customized documents that address your unique family relationships and current financial situation. Most parents want to leave a meaningful inheritance for their children. For some people, a meaningful inheritance will have...
People have specific mental images when they hear the word “crime.” This might involve police tape, handcuffs, or violent crime, but the word extends to cover a wide variety of illegal activity that is also punishable by law and prosecuted by juries every day. ...
