The final stages of a terminal illness can be an emotionally charged time for patients and their loved ones. Hospice care is a program designed for those who have a terminal illness with six months or less to live. Rather than trying to cure a [...]
Voting is now open for the Capital Region 2020 Bestie Awards! If you’ve been satisfied with the legal services our firm has provided, the highest compliment you can give us is a referral, and what better way to increase the impact of your referral than [...]
When you create your estate plan, you may use a revocable trust to hold your assets. With a revocable, or living, trust, you may not feel you need a will. Since your inheritance goes through your trust, you might not think it necessary to have [...]
Earlier this week, we shared an article that touched on some of the reasons estate planning is important for any person age 18 or over. But did you know that as a pet owner, it’s also important to have an estate plan in place that [...]
The Meier Law Firm, PLLC is excited to announce that Leigh Bennett Fredenburg has joined our team! Leigh is a standout paralegal, bringing over 29 years of experience with her to our firm. She’ll be assisting with real estate transactions and litigation. Welcome, Leigh!
Think you’re too young to worry about an estate plan? Think again. Estate planning isn’t just for the elderly or retirees; anyone aged 18 or older needs an estate plan. This article from Edward Jones outlines some important things to consider when beginning to think [...]
Most people recognize the importance of estate planning, but when confronted with the competing demands of every day life – making dinner, getting kids to soccer practice, etc, – too many people put estate planning off until “later”. This article from Edward Jones explains why [...]
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, “In this word, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Despite the certainty of death, many people avoid talking about it. As this article explains, however, it’s crucial that we talk about death before the end of [...]
It’s one of our favorite days of the year: the first Friday in November a.k.a. National Love Your Lawyer Day! If you have a lawyer that’s made your life better in some way, take a moment out of your day to tell them you appreciate [...]