Simpson Law Firm

05/16/2022

Please help us congratulate our very own Kent Chalmers for passing the South Carolina BAR! Today, he is being sworn in. Kent is now a licensed attorney in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Way to go Kent!

05/12/2022

While the DIY approach might be a good idea if you’re looking to build a new deck for your backyard, when it comes to estate planning, it’s one of the worst choices you can make. Are you really willing to put your family’s well-being and wealth at risk just to save a few bucks?

Be sure to read our blog this week about why estate plans can fail and leave your family at risk!
https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/blog/5-ways-diy-estate-plans-can-fail-amp-leave-your-family-at-riskpart-2

05/10/2022

Unless your family knows exactly what assets you own and how to locate and access those assets, that property is as good as gone when you die—and your online will won’t be of any use to your family. In fact, there’s currently more than $50 billion worth of unclaimed property sitting in the different state Departments of Unclaimed Property across the U.S. because a family member died and their loved ones lost track of their assets.

Be sure to click the link below and read our blog to learn about ways to avoid this!
https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/blog/5-ways-diy-estate-plans-can-fail-amp-leave-your-family-at-riskpart-2

05/08/2022

Wishing all of the mothers a Happy Monther's Day from Simpson Law Firm!

05/05/2022

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Be sure to read our article on the CINCO ways your DIY Estate Plans can fail!

https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/blog/5-ways-diy-estate-plans-can-fail-amp-leave-your-family-at-riskpart-1

05/03/2022

The #1 reason why your DIY Estate Plan can fail is if you think a will is enough. A will can ensure the people you choose are the ones who handle your affairs and your assets go where you want them to go in the event of your death. However, a will does not keep your family out of court. In fact, relying on a will alone ensures your family and friends have to go to court when you die.

In the event of your incapacity, a will doesn’t even come into play. Additionally, if you have minor children, depending on a will alone to designate their legal guardians could leave your kids vulnerable to being taken out of your home and put into the care of strangers.

Don’t plan to fail - contact us now to schedule a consultation!

https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/contact-us

04/29/2022

Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) and sometimes even free estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

Read on to find the 5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk with this week’s blog article.

Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) and sometimes even free estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. From LegalZoom®...

04/28/2022

Given the potential risks, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child is almost never a good idea. Instead, you should consult with us at Simpson Law Firm to find alternative solutions.

We can help you find much better ways to qualify for Medicaid and other benefits to offset the hefty price tag of long-term care, and at the same time, we will keep your family out of court and conflict in the event of your death or incapacity.

Contact us now!
https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/contact-us

04/26/2022

Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child during your lifetime may seem like a smart move, but in nearly all cases, it’s actually a huge mistake which can lead to dire consequences for everyone involved.

This week’s blog article talks about the 3 reasons why transferring ownership of your home to your child is a bad idea. Check out the link below!

https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/blog/3-reasons-why-transferring-ownership-of-your-home-to-your-child-is-a-bad-idea

04/22/2022

If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number-one estate planning priority should be selecting and legally documenting both long and short-term guardians for your kids. Guardians are the people legally named to care for your children in the event something happens to you.

If you have already named guardians for your children in your will—even with the help of another lawyer—your kids could still be at risk of being taken into the care of strangers!

For this week’s blog, find out how naming guardians for your kids in your will can leave them at risk. Link below!

If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number-one estate planning priority should be selecting and legally documenting both long and short-term guardians for your kids. Guardians are the people legally named to care for your children in the event something happens to

04/20/2022

As your Estate Plan Provider, we specialize in legal planning for the unique needs of families with minor children. We can ensure that you have all of the proper legal safeguards in place so your kids will be cared for by the people you would want, in exactly the way you would want, should anything ever happen to you. Schedule an Estate Planning session with us now!

Contact Us For Wills, Estates, Trusts & Elder Law — Simpson Law Firm (hollysimpsonlawfirm.com)

04/15/2022

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket with only a Will! By implementing the right estate planning strategies, you can help your loved ones avoid probate all together—or at least make the process extremely simple for them.

Read our blog about options that will help your loved ones stay out of probate!

https://www.hollysimpsonlawfirm.com/blog/probate-what-it-is-amp-how-to-avoid-itpart-2