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Sally Brewer and Rebecca Miller Interviewed by AARP on Elder Financial Abuse
Elder care paralegal Sally Brewer and estate planning attorney Rebecca Miller were interviewed by American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for their article, "Elder Financial Abuse: Stopping Fraud in the Family." This articles goes into detail on how to spot signs of elder fraud and abuse, Continue Reading
Tax Implications of House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
This morning, the House of Representatives voted 220 to 213 in favor of passing the Build Back Better Act (the Bill). The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will cost almost $1.7 trillion and add $367 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years. Although passed by the House, Continue Reading
It’s Not Too Late to Designate Your 2021 Charitable Contribution
"What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain." - Maya Angelou I wish I had answers to some of life's most complex questions, such as, "what's the best way to appropriately tax citizens while Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 11.10.21
Here When You Need Us Throughout the pandemic, our team has collaborated to implement creative and resourceful solutions to meet the needs of our clients in this uniquely challenging time. While our Chambliss Conference Center is open for scheduled in-person meetings, we continue to be available Continue Reading
CMS Issues Interim Rule on Health Care Worker Vaccinations
On November 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an Interim Final Rule (the CMS Rule) requiring employee vaccinations for certain Medicare- and Medicaid-certified health care providers. The CMS Rule is being issued in tandem with the new Occupational Safety and Health Continue Reading
Justin Furrow Shares Employer Vaccination and Testing Information With WDEF News 12
In an interview by WDEF News 12, Justin Furrow, labor and employment chair and COVID-19 task force co-chair for Chambliss, covered OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard for vaccinations and testing and how it impacts employers. On November 4, 2021, the deadline of January 4, 2022, was released Continue Reading
Justin Furrow Provides Legal Insight for Local Employers Navigating Biden Administration Vaccine Mandate
Justin Furrow, labor and employment chair and COVID-19 task force co-chair for Chambliss, provided insight to WRCB Channel 3 in an interview covering OSHA’s federal vaccine mandate and how it impacts local, private employers. On the morning of November 4, 2021, the deadline of January 4, Continue Reading
Estate Planning Update – 10.08.21
Here When You Need Us Throughout the pandemic, our team has collaborated to implement creative and resourceful solutions to meet the needs of our clients in this uniquely challenging time. While our Chambliss Conference Center is open for scheduled in-person meetings, we continue to be available Continue Reading
Spendthrift Trusts: An Effective Strategy for Avoiding Spooky Pitfalls
As we prepare for the Halloween season, there are many reasons to be on edge. These fears may involve ghosts and goblins for some, while others may view estate planning as frightening. Although I have yet to find an effective way to conquer ghosts or goblins, there are tools for alleviating the Continue Reading