estate planning law firm

Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Protecting the life you have built for people you love.
Book an Initial Call

How Much was Stolen from Elderly Client?

Heidi Royal, who was employed as an accountant at an Atlanta-based wealth management firm, has pleaded guilty to federal charges arising from a scheme to defraud one of the firm’s [elderly] clients.
03/30/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

How Do I Talk to My Parents About Estate Planning?

If you have a parent over the age of, say, 65, thoughts about their future may have started to creep into your mind. But because end-of-life planning can be emotional and overwhelming, it’s tempting to put these conversations off — and even more pleasing to avoid them altogether. If there’s a lesson to be learned from the pandemic, however, it’s that waiting until the last minute to prepare is seldom a good idea.
03/29/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

What are the Signs of Elder Abuse?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever — and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
03/28/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

Taking Care of Dying Parent’s Financial Affairs Can Be Challenging

Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
03/25/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

What Is a Trust and How Does It Work?

Trusts are often associated with the rich. However, the uber-wealthy are not the only people who can benefit from using trusts. There is no minimum asset level or net worth required to set up a trust, and you can put any amount of money into a trust.
03/24/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

Can Grandchildren Receive Inheritances?

Children and grandchildren motivate us to think about a will and life insurance. However, it is problematic to name minor children as beneficiaries.
03/23/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

Are Millennials Estate Planning?

As the coronavirus pandemic increased anxiety and upended many lives, it led U.S. millennials to get more serious about end-of-life planning.
03/21/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

When Can Estate Assets Be Distributed?

Many estate executors focus on estate taxes and forget about income taxes. That can be an expensive mistake.
03/18/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

What Happens when Bitcoin Holders Die?

In today’s digital era, the departed will be survived by their electronic footprints, such as iPhone photo albums, Spotify playlists—and cryptocurrency wallets.
03/17/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More

What Does Estate Plan Include?

A will is first. In essence, a will spells out who will get your stuff, in what proportions they will get it and in some instances at least, upon what conditions.
03/16/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
Read More
Join Our eNewsletter
Join Our eNewsletter
Stay informed and updated by subscribing to our eNewsletter!
Join Our eNewsletter
Integrity Marketing Solutions - Estate Planning Marketing
Powered by