Recently it was published that ChatGPT now processes daily more than 2.5 billion prompts worldwide, with 330 million from the U.S. alone. Further, ChatGPT now serves half a billion weekly active users. The question business owners should ask is, "How many of these users are my employees?" and "How Continue Reading
Get Your Crypto Off the Exchanges – Now
Last week was "Crypto Week" on Capitol Hill. Summary here. And last Monday, Bitcoin hit an all-time high north of $123,000. Here is your evergreen reminder to get your crypto off exchanges like Binance and Coinbase and into cold storage. Hot v. Cold Storage There are two ways to hold Continue Reading
Washington’s “Crypto Week” Roundup
At a glance… Last week on Capitol Hill was "Crypto Week," and below is a roundup of what happened and what it means. But despite these legislative efforts, custody of your crypto keys is still what matters most. And that's why you need to get your crypto into cold storage. The CLARITY Continue Reading
From Nervous to Thriving: My 88-Year Old Dad’s Move to Senior Living
By: Amy Boulware “I’m so nervous,” he said. “Maybe I won’t fit in, or maybe people won’t like me.” At 88, my dad was facing a new experience in his life, and he was worried. He likes to say that he has only lived alone for 15 minutes, and that was between graduate school and getting married Continue Reading
Planning with Intention: Charitable Giving Through Your IRA
By: Colin Wolfe "Nowhere is wisdom more necessary than in the guidance of charitable impulses. Meaning well is only half our duty; thinking right is the other, and equally important, half." Samuel Gridley Howe May is Older Americans Month — a time to celebrate the valuable experiences, wisdom, Continue Reading
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Key Considerations to Protect Your Loved Ones
By: David Roberts We all remember "The Brady Bunch" — the picture-perfect story of two families seamlessly coming together under one roof, complete with a catchy theme, and every conflict resolved neatly in 22 minutes. But in reality, blending families is rarely that simple — especially when it Continue Reading
Who Gets the Iron Skillet? A Solution for Avoiding Family Conflict
By: Stephany Pedigo The Chambliss estate planning team often helps families navigate the complexities of administering a loved one's estate. Challenges can arise in addressing the personal property in the estate. Wills commonly provide that personal property is to be evenly distributed among Continue Reading
Understanding Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning
By: Abigail Sutton An essential aspect of estate planning is determining how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. Many people believe their will controls all aspects of their estate, but this is not entirely the case. Beneficiary designations play a crucial role in ensuring Continue Reading
The Truth About Probate: Turning Fear Into Confidence
By: Rebecca Miller Avoiding probate is a goal frequently stated by our estate planning clients. When “probate” is mentioned, it conjures images of conflict, time-consuming legal battles, exorbitant fees, and endless headaches. Clients may also be concerned about the lack of privacy in the Continue Reading
Navigating the Driving Dilemma: Strategies for Caregivers of Loved Ones With Dementia
By: Sally Brewer While facilitating a monthly circle of support for caregivers, I've noticed one of the most distressing issues they face is the "driving dilemma," meaning their loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia continues to drive a motor vehicle. Some individuals in the early stages Continue Reading