Links to make an appointment, plus tips + guidance on how to see if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Nevada, and if so, how to get vaccinated! IF YOU ARE AGE 70+: Appointments are now available through select Walgreens, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Smith’s, locations throughout Nevada, including the Las Vegas valley! (Age 70+ ONLY)- please click on…
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Tiffany Ballenger Floyd interview featured in Women’s Health Magazine
Check out the Women’s Health magazine interview with our own Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, where she discusses the importance of advance health care directives, Nov 2020! Thanks to journalist Amy Wilkinson, who was absolutely lovely to work with! Link to post
Phillips Ballenger’s Action Plan in Response to COVID-19
Dear Clients & Friends, We write to you today to update you with Phillip Ballenger’s action plan in light of the escalating spread of the novel Coronavirus. This situation is new & unique to all of us – our core values have guided us to the following decisions regarding how Phillips Ballenger will operate for…
Continue reading…Coronavirus Legal Advice: Get Your Business and Estate in Order Now
By H. Dennis Beaver for Kiplinger Click here to learn more and read more articles from the author. Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens. The stock market has…
Continue reading…Why a HIPAA Release May Be the Most Important Document in Your Estate Plan
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2020, I find that as an estate planning attorney, my calendar quickly fills up with consultations for potential new clients eager to “get organized” and/or to “get their affairs in order.” Individuals & families seem eager to get a positive start in the New Year and seek expert advice…
Continue reading…Guest Blog- Veterans’ Benefits Overview
Using Benefits, Managing Money: Financial Planning Information for Senior Veterans From deciding where to live to accessing healthcare, senior veterans have benefits and obstacles that many of the rest of us don’t. The trick is knowing how to navigate the good and the bad. Senior veterans have problems and advantages that are generally unfamiliar to…
Continue reading…Why I’m Convinced that Estate Planning is a Women’s Issue
Estate planning is important for both sexes, but the pitfalls of failing to plan simply affect women, particularly mothers, much more than men– both in terms of raw numbers (we live longer) and the all-too-common female burden of carrying the entire family’s mental workload. As a group, the facts are: women live longer than men, earn less than…
Continue reading…6 Reasons Why Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer Beats Doing-It-Yourself
DIY Will?? In the information age, you can pretty much learn how to do just about any household task- watch a video on YouTube to learn how to build a bookshelf, read one of the thousands of DIY blogs to learn how to install a sprinkler set, or refinish a dresser. With the almost unlimited…
Continue reading…Important Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ Individuals & Families
Most people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, should make an estate plan. However, same-sex couples/families and LGBTQ individuals may have more to gain from making an estate plan than others because of the ever-changing nature of the laws surrounding LGBTQ issues. An estate plan can also help clarify the nature their relationship…
Continue reading…Finding Direction When Facing a Terminal Diagnosis
When you or someone you love is told time is limited, your entire world can turn upside-down. Dealing with practicalities can serve as a recognizable path, giving you grounding during a time when everything feels out of control. Here are some basic arrangements to consider that can help you find direction when facing a terminal…
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