Jewett Hammons, PLLC

06/13/2026

When you build a business and a blended family, you’re building two legacies at once. But the law doesn’t see them the way you do.

Stepchildren have no automatic legal claim to what you’ve built. Without an intentional plan, the law defines “family” by biology and legal status, not by love, by contribution, or by the future you’ve imagined together.

This is where intentional planning becomes everything. It’s not just about protecting assets. It’s about protecting the people who matter most to you, and making sure your business and your family continue the way you intend.

Here’s what every business owner in a blended family needs to know.

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10/24/2025

It’s Estate Planning Awareness Week! (Yes, that’s actually a thing.
Let’s talk about it. I’d love to hear your honest thoughts:
1️⃣ Have you done your estate plan yet? If not… what’s holding you back?
2️⃣ Do you even know what “estate planning” really means — or if you actually need it?
3️⃣ Be honest… do you think estate planning is not for you OR just for “old people” and you're not old?
4️⃣ What comes to mind when you hear the words estate planning?
Drop your answers in the comments — I’m genuinely curious to hear how people think about this topic.
I’ll also share a link to my latest article in the comments for anyone who wants to dig deeper.
(And if you’d rather share privately, my DMs are always open 💬)

09/18/2025

https://jewetthammons.com/f/why-cheap-estate-plans-cost-you-and-the-people-you-love-more

A Guide to Understanding the True Value of Comprehensive Life & Legacy Planning

08/26/2025

With inflation eating away at purchasing power and wages barely keeping pace, American workers are feeling the squeeze like never before. This Labor Day, discover why protecting what you've worked so hard to build has never been more important. Read more...

Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker—the people who build our communities, power our economy, and create the foundation of our society. But this year, as we fire up our grills and enjoy that long ...

08/13/2025

Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open to the public, and because of this, avoiding probate—and keeping your family out of court—is a central goal of most estate plans. Check out this week's blog article, What is Probate & How to Avoid It, Part 1, for helpful insights. https://jewetthammons.com/f/probate-what-it-is-how-to-avoid-it-%E2%80%94-part-1

07/23/2025

📣 Exciting News!
I’m proud to officially introduce my estate planning practice...a place where families, legacies, and peace of mind come first. I became a Personal Family Lawyer® because I believe estate planning should be personal, not transactional. It’s about protecting what matters most...your family, your values, and your future.
Let’s plan wisely, live fully, and leave a lasting legacy.
Message me or visit www.jewetthammons.com to learn more.