Is a will all you need for Estate Planning?
Too many people believe that estate planning is nothing more than having a will. Maybe that is all you need, but maybe not. What if you have a small business that needs to be passed on upon your death? What about a basic trust for your children to avoid a guardianship or that allows assets to remain in trust beyond the age of 18? What provision will you make for a child or beneficiary with a disability? How does the estate tax, or lack thereof, affect your estate? Do you have bank accounts or life insurance with named beneficiaries? If so, does your will have any effect on those assets? These are just some of the basic issues that an attorney can discuss with you to make certain that your family members are not faced with uncertainty upon your passing.
Dyson Hired as Chief Operating Officer
We are pleased to announce that Mitchell Dyson has joined AHR as COO, starting April 26, 2010. In this newly created position, Dyson will work alongside AHR founder and Managing Partner, Curtis W. Harrison II, to manage the internal operations of the firm.
"Mitchell has outstanding credentials and is an excellent fit for this important new position. As a growing firm, we recognized that we needed someone like Mitchell to manage the day-to-day aspects of our business. His corporate, financial and leadership experience will serve our team and our clients well," said Harrison.
"I am pleased to be joining the AHR team," said Dyson. "I firmly embrace the firm's core values of aggressively preserving the truth for its clients while advancing the integrity of the legal profession as a whole. I am looking forward to steering the company through this exciting growth period."
Dyson joins Albin Harrison Roach from Beckett Media, LLC, a privately held publishing firm based in Dallas, Texas. As Director of Finance at Beckett, he was responsible for managing the financial functions of the company including U.S. and international accounting teams.
Dyson is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Baylor University. He is married with two daughters and he is actively involved in the Whites Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake.
Recent Promotions
Albin Harrison Roach proudly announces two recent promotions.
Jennifer Richardson was promoted to Senior Associate. She practices family law, estate planning, and probate and guardianships.
Jeffrey Yates was promoted to Partner. He focuses his practice on civil litigation and, in particular, business law, estate planning and probate litigation.
"Jennifer and Jeff have earned solid reputations as staunch client advocates who provide honest, straightforward counsel," said Managing Shareholder, Curtis Harrison. "Their promotions reflect their growing importance as members of our firm."
Feature Articles from the July Issue.
You Have the Right to Remain Silent. By Mito Gonzalez
Summer Visitation. By Laura Roach
When does a Job Interview become Illegal? By Laura Calhoun and Connie Pena
