Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 22 and join us from 10am to Noon at the Circle C Community Center for the Circle C Resident-Owned Business Fair! StoneMyers law will be there, along with 40+ other businesses of all kinds. Please come by and say hello! DETAILS: Join us for…
StoneMyers Law welcomes Natalie Cottam! Natalie is assisting us keep up with our firm’s social media, marketing and client communications. Natalie, a graduate of the University of Utah, studied marketing and public relations. Natalie is wife to Chris Cottam and mom to Maya (13), Mason (11), Simon (8) and Lucy…
Although not an official part of your Estate Plan, your wishes regarding your funeral arrangements deserve your thoughtful consideration. On a most basic level, your family should be aware of three things: 1) Who is in charge of your final disposition? 2) Do you prefer burial or cremation? 3) Where…
A recent study shows that most Americans expect that they will receive some sort of an inheritance. However, the reality is that only around half of retirees will be able to leave an inheritance. Meanwhile, about ⅔ of those anticipating an inheritance said they were counting on that money to at…
Now that Donald Trump has taken office as the President of the United States, many are wondering if he will make good on his promise to repeal the Federal Estate Tax. For now, the question remains unanswered; but if it is repealed, how will it affect the average American? The…
Estate planning needs are changing with the times! Families today have to consider things that previous generations never dreamed of. For example, in addition to planning for physical assets, today’s families also need to make a plan for their digital assets. This includes access to online bank accounts, LinkedIn and Facebook…
As we tell all of our clients, deciding to begin the estate planning process it the hardest part! Once you make that initial appointment to create these important documents, we will guide you every step of the way. Here’s the process: Once you book your appointment, you will be sent a planning…
When we think of February, we think of LOVE, of course – flowers, chocolates, dinners with loved ones. February is also a great time to think about the security of your loved ones and the legacy you will leave for them. Choosing even just one task to accomplish in order…
It’s our pleasure to work with the Austin Bar Foundation! Created in 2003, the Austin Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Austin Bar Association, working to improve public awareness of the legal system, the administration of justice, and the delivery of legal services. Through the generous tax-deductible donations…
For parents of minor children, determining who to appoint as Guardian is possibly the toughest Estate Planning decision you’ll make. Some questions to consider: 1 – What are the existing family dynamics of the Guardian and how do your children fit in? 2 – Are they financially capable of caring…