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WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR ESTATE PLAN, DIY JUST WON'T DO
The do-it-yourself mentality has become an integral part of many areas that inform our lives. Thanks to the Internet and even YouTube, consumers now...
Love the Second Time Around Counts. So Does A Sound Estate Plan That Protects Your Kids
Love is lovelier the second time around, or so Frank Sinatra crooned. Old Blue Eyes knew what he was talking about, but ask an estate attorney or two...
One of the Most Important Conversations You’ll Ever Have
It’s never too soon to talk about end-of-life wishes with your family Let’s face it. It isn’t easy but it’s a conversation we all need to...
CAPITAL GAINS TAX: A CHARITABLE TRUST MAY BE THE ANSWER
APPRECIATED ASSETS CAN MEAN HIGH CAPITAL GAINS Many individuals own stock with an extremely low basis, the sale of which would result in significant...
GRETCHAN R. OHLIG BECOMES PARTNER
We are pleased to announce that Gretchan R. Ohlig has become a partner in our firm, and we are now Phelan, Frantz & Ohlig, LLC. The firm will...
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER ON YOUR DREAM HOME
At Phelan, Frantz & Peek, we love working with first-time home buyers and introducing them to the home buying process with its ups and downs,...