Greetings!Happy Holidays to you and yours! We are pleased to introduce you to our periodic newsletter, SSJH Updates. We post articles and updates from our attorneys on our website on a regular basis. Our newsletter brings a selected few of these to your inbox a few times a year. Enjoy!
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The Holidays - It's All About the Kids
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By Chelsea Armstrong  As we are in the swing of the holidays, it is a good time to reflect on what is truly important. For kids, the holidays should be filled with excitement and happiness. However, in split households, the holidays are all too often a time for fighting and stress between parents. Below are some simple reminders to ensure your kids have enjoyable memories of the holidays: Click here to keep reading...
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Conservatorships, Guardianships, and the Holidays
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By Michelle Morrow  For many, the holidays are a time filled with family gatherings, love and laughter. However, it may also be a time when family members first notice that their elderly loved one can no longer continue to care for him/herself. It may be that you notice that Grandma is not paying her bills, is paying her bills twice without realizing it, or is being financially taken advantage of by an overly-involved neighbor. Or perhaps you visit Dad's house for the first time in several months only to realize that it is in a state of disarray, with garbage and spoiled food strewn about to the extent that it threatens Dad's physical health and safety. Click here to keep reading...
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Saving Estate Taxes Through Annual Gifts
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By Russ Pike  Under the current law you can give gifts tax-free up to $13,000 per year. This can be either cash or other property. For example, if you gift to family members and you have a large family with five children and five grandchildren, this means you can give away up to $130,000 per tax year. Assuming an average 35% federal estate tax rate, your estate would save $45,500 in estate tax upon your death. Click here to keep reading...
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From all of us here at SSJH, we wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
Attorneys and Staff of Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP |
