The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expanded the benefits offered to veterans exposed to toxic substances in Iraq and Afghanistan. For post-9/11 combat veterans, the PACT Act extends the period of time they have to enroll in Veterans Affairs (VA) health care to 10 years Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – January 2023
Navigating Veteran Disabilities Under the PACT Act By: Colter Parker The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expanded the benefits offered to veterans exposed to toxic substances in Iraq and Afghanistan. For post-9/11 combat veterans, the PACT Act extends the period of time they Continue Reading
Bill Aiken Recognized for Over Four Decades of Community Commitment
The Chattanoogan recently published "Life with Ferris: Billy Aiken Works Tirelessly for His Community," an article spotlighting Bill Aiken's numerous contributions over the past four decades. In addition to managing his full-time legal practice, Bill also maintains a commitment to impacting Continue Reading
Drew Ellis Published by Knoxville Bar Association
Drew Ellis recently authored an article for the Knoxville Bar Association's (KBA) monthly DICTA publication. In "Do as I Say, Not as I Do," Drew discusses technology aids in fitness and how the attachment to such gadgets often hinders participation or enjoyment of fitness activities. He also shares Continue Reading
New Guidance for Inherited IRAs
Historically, if one inherited an IRA, he or she was able to stretch the distributions over the beneficiary’s lifetime. However, under the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, those stretch out rules were changed for most individuals inheriting IRAs. Under the SECURE Act, the general rule is that the Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – November 2022
New Guidance for Inherited IRAs By: Shelton Chambers Historically, if one inherited an IRA, he or she was able to stretch the distributions over the beneficiary's lifetime. However, under the SECURE Act, passed in 2019, those stretch out rules were changed for most individuals inheriting Continue Reading
Trademark Basics Published in EDGE Magazine
Stephen Adams and Drew Ellis recently authored "Trademark Basics" in EDGE Magazine. In the sponsored article, they provide valuable insight on how to protect intellectual property, including trademark basics, types and scope of trademark rights, and trademark symbols. Additionally, Stephen and Drew Continue Reading
Millennials — When Raising Young Children and Caring for Aging Parents Collide
Currently, there is no lack of opinion regarding the millennial generation. As a millennial, it is not hard to understand why. However, despite the potential dividing views on this particular generation, there is one common fact that is applicable to all generations — "Father Time is undefeated." Continue Reading
Estate Planning Newsletter – September 2022
Millennials — When Raising Young Children and Caring for Aging Parents Collide By: Isiah Robinson Currently, there is no lack of opinion regarding the millennial generation. As a millennial, it is not hard to understand why. However, despite the potential dividing views on this particular Continue Reading
Board Service: Shifting Focus From Socializing to Servant Leadership Published in Chatter Magazine
Jim Catanzaro recently authored "Board Service: Shifting Focus From Socializing to Servant Leadership," in Chatter Magazine's Ask the Expert section. In the sponsored article, Jim provides insight on board service and how it may become a social experience rather than a service-minded obligation. He Continue Reading