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06/10/2026

If you are the primary caregiver for an aging parent, your incapacity or unexpected passing could leave them without clear financial or medical support. Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure they remain protected, no matter what the future holds. Swipe through for a few key estate planning considerations for caregiver children.

If you are caring for an aging parent, we can help you create a plan that protects both you and the loved one you care for. Call us to discuss your options.

06/03/2026

June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. These observances serve as an important reminder to protect the safety, dignity, and independence of older adults in our communities.

Elder abuse and neglect are often hidden, and the signs are not always obvious. Knowing what to look for and what steps to take can make a meaningful difference. Swipe to learn more.

If you are concerned about someone in your life or would like to talk through a situation, please contact us. We are here to listen, explain your options, and help you take the next appropriate step.

01/28/2026

10/14/2021

Thinking about your estate plan? Here is Kiplinger's list of 5 of the worst assets to inherit. Are you planning to leave any of these to your loved ones? https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/603437/5-of-the-worst-assets-to-inherit

Message me if you'd like to talk about setting up a plan to help your loved ones avoid unnecessary conflict, expense, and hassle in handling your estate.

If you’re planning an inheritance, be careful about leaving these assets to a loved one. They may create more trouble than they’re worth.

09/05/2021

I hope everyone is safe after Hurricane Ida. I am evacuated and still waiting for power and internet back at my home and office. But I have my laptop and internet now, so message or email me if I can help you with your storm recovery.

Times like these are good for taking stock of what is really important in life, and my approach to estate planning is a great way to get your financial life in order and make sure you are ready to deal when the next storm comes. And, unfortunately, there's always a next one...

Stay strong!

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01/07/2021

Employee or Independent Contractor? Choosing and using the right classification has huge implications for businesses and workers. Payroll tax withholding, overtime, benefits, workers compensation, and liability for accidents are all big ticket items that depend on proper classification.

Yesterday, the Department of Labor issued a new rule changing the test for proper classification under the overtime laws. The new rule is supposed to make it easier to classify workers as independent contractors. But, like most things these days, we don't know how this will all work out, because President Elect Biden will have a chance to delay, kill, or amend the new rules.

Businesses, let's work together to make sure that you are classifying workers correctly and that you have the right legal and operating framework in place to make it work.

Independent Contractors, are you properly classified by the company? Let's look into this to make sure you are getting every benefit you deserve for your work.

Message me, or set an appointment online.

Here is more in the new rule: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/2021-independent-contractor #:~:text=The%20effective%20date%20of%20the,for%20work%20(FLSA%20employee).

12/30/2020

Thanks to everyone who helped me make it through 2020! "Next Year" has never had so much pressure to come through big.

Please check out my end of year newsletter with pictures, highlights from 2020, and my top tips for how to make 2021 better - https://mailchi.mp/alankansaslaw/2020finalnotes

Remember to join the mailing list.

Lets make 2021 great!

07/16/2020

Here is a CBS News story I saw last night about a concerned Texas teacher who realized she needed to make a will before going back to school in the Fall:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-teacher-writes-will-return-to-school-coronavirus-pandemic/

It may be super hot now. But Fall is coming. Educators, I understand your concerns about going back into the schools. The next few months are going to be difficult. Here are two ways I can help you minimize the fear and uncertainty:

(1) Make sure your estate plan is ready. You will know that your loved ones are protected and will avoid being thrown into unnecessary, expensive, and time consuming controversy should anything happen to you. I have a simple, easy process that covers all the bases, and Educators get a $250 discount ($500 for married couples) through Labor Day.

(2) Make sure you understand your rights as an employee. Do you have an underlying health condition that requires a reasonable accommodation? If your school's administration is not following safety procedures, what can you do about it while maintaining legal protection from retaliation? Contact me to set up an Employment Law Counseling Session so we can talk about your concerns and go over your options.

So, basically, if you take advantage of the estate planning discount for educators, you get an Employment Law Counseling session thrown in for free.

Let's all be safe AND smart out there!

"I'm very concerned about my health, about my life — and that's why my husband and I decided to write our wills," Mary Strickland told CBS News.

06/18/2020

The EEOC's latest COVID-19 guidance says employers cannot use antibody tests to determine who can reenter the workplace. COVID-19 virus testing is allowed. This is consistent with the CDC's statement on the subject. Basically, we don't know enough about what antibody test results really mean in terms of protection from future infection or ability to transmit the virus. So for now, tying return to work to an antibody test result is off limits.

Look for Question A.7.

Technical Assistance Questions and Answers - Updated on June 11, 2020

06/15/2020

Congratulations America! The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act barring s*x discrimination in the workplace protects LGBTQ employees from being fired because of their s*xual orientation!

This is the correct legal decision, even though the Congress in 1964 probably wasn't considering protections for LGBTQ employees. It ends decades of judicial back and forth on this issue.

Too bad Congress couldn't do this boldly and directly. That it took John Roberts and Neil Gorsuch to fix it is a mark of shame on our legislators 1964-2020.

Employees, contact me if you want some guidance on asserting your rights.

Employers, I can make sure your policies, practices, and employee training is up to the task.

Everybody, lets take some pride in America getting this one right!

The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on s*x" also applies to gay, le***an and transgender employees.