Hallock & Hallock

10/08/2026

NEW H&H BLOG POST: It’s Not Just About Avoiding Probate

An important part of an initial consultation with a potential new client is finding out what their goals are in coming to see us. Invariably the response will include among other things, avoiding probate. This is an important goal. Probate is the court proceeding used to inventory and account for th

09/24/2026

NEW H&H VIDEO: How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

09/18/2026

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/charities-ira-gifts-hurdles.html

Nonprofits are pushing back against policies by financial institutions to collect personal information of charity employees before releasing a gift.

09/10/2026

Things to Consider When Granting a Right to Occupy Your Home in Your Estate Plan

From time to time in planning estates, one party owns a home, but it is the desire that another party, such as a surviving spouse or a child, will be able to remain living in the home, even if the owner dies first. This can be addressed either by granting a life estate to the person or by holding th

09/03/2026

Estate Planning and Your Business Bank Account

Not having access to a business bank account after an owner dies can cause significant problems for the ongoing operation of the business. While your estate plan is essential for the orderly transfer of your assets at death, business assets can present additional challenges. While your will or trust

07/04/2026

Grateful for freedom, family, and good food today. Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone! ✨

05/29/2026

“Farmers think to themselves, ‘This land and these animals have been in my family for four generations. I’m going to be the one that couldn’t make it?’”

From food insecurity to severe labor shortages, the agricultural sector is reeling. Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford says it’s time for America to wake up and take action.

05/14/2026

NEW H&H VIDEO: Estate Planning After Divorce

05/07/2026

NEW H&H BLOG POST: Medicare Versus Medicaid: What Each Program Covers and When

This May is National Elder Law Awareness Month. When discussing senior benefits, two of the most important, and often confused, benefits are Medicare and Medicaid. While people will speak of them interchangeably, they are very different and cover different needs. Medicare focuses on your immediate m

04/16/2026

NEW H&H BLOG POST: How Much Income Do You Want When Exiting Your Farm or Ranch Business?

As with many of the tasks undertaken in farm and ranch succession planning, determining how much income you as a farmer or rancher need when exiting the business is simple, but not easy.  For farmers and ranchers, retirement planning looks very different than it does for other business owne