Around the Web: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning Your Estate
When someone passes away, it’s often difficult for their loved ones to take on the responsibilities of their estate while also grieving the loss of someone close to them. To make that difficult time easier on your loved ones, it’s best to be prepared and have a well-planned estate. This article highlights 5 key estate […]
How an Estate Lawyer Can Save Your Family
How an Estate Lawyer Can Save Your Family Nearly 90% of families who have to deal with an estate end up in conflict over the will, no matter how soundly it’s written. The last thing you want to spend your grieving days doing is fighting with the people you love. Hiring an estate lawyer can put everything […]
The Envelope Please . . .
This is about the moment when the 55-year-old, visibly healthy-looking bread winner of the family collapsed at work and was hauled off by the EMS to the emergency room and appeared to be in a coma. It looked grim. The guy had been hit by a massive stroke. The family naturally gets into a tizzy […]
Around the Web: Relying Only on a Will is Common Mistake
Many people make the mistake of assuming that a written will is all they need for their estate plan. Unfortunately, the truth is you can’t rely solely on a will to tie up all of your loose ends when you’re gone. While it is essential, a will simply isn’t enough. This article is one in […]
Around the Web: SNL Amazon Echo Spoof
We thought this video was too funny not to share and thought some of our clients might just relate!
4 Key Benefits Of Having Your Estate Attorney Set Up A Trust
4 Key Benefits Of Having Your Estate Attorney Set Up A Trust Planning your relative’s estate can be a difficult and emotional topic. This difficulty, along with the amount of legal understanding involved make it necessary for you to hire an estate attorney. When you contact an estate attorney, make sure to have them put […]
Around the Web: More Than Just Your Will
You’ve created your will, and everything is in place. That’s great; you are ahead of the game more than you may realize. However, what if your will isn’t the only document you need to ensure your end-of-life wishes? Documents to Consider This article from USA Today suggests that there are other documents you may need […]
Around The Web: How Should I Invest My Inheritance?
Like most people, you probably have two main lists: Wants vs. Needs. You have your bills, weekly trips to the grocery store, car maintenance appointments, and so forth. However, you also have your eye set on a new boat, or a more luxurious car with all the bells and whistles even though your current vehicle […]
Why Choose Rhodes Law Firm?
Wouldn’t you rather have an attorney with exceptional credentials and reputation handle some of your life’s most important documents? We would like to believe so. Here is great news for those on the search: Mr. Audrey C. Rhodes, Jr. is the highest rated estate planning attorney in the Augusta, Georgia area! Education and Experience After […]
RLF at the Life After 50 Expo
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Rhodes Law Firm had the pleasure of attending the Life After 50 Expo held at the Legends Club in Augusta. The Expo is a compilation of services, tips, and fun for how to enjoy the second half of your life! There were vendors and speakers there covering topics from health […]