A common misperception of estate planning clients is that estate planning is a “once-and-done” proposition. The reality is, once you overcome the initial inertia and create an estate plan, every estate planning attorney will recommend you review your estate plan every few years to consider…
With Halloween upon us, it is “spooky season”. “Spooky season” doesn’t necessarily have to involve ghosts and goblins and zombies. “Spooky season” can be caused by poor decisions and not knowing your legal rights. BDBF attorneys offer the issues that terrify us to confront and…
When we apply for a passport or driver’s license, before we begin the application process, we receive the warning “Be sure you gather the following information before you begin.” Why? Having those records and other information on hand is required to complete the process, and…
We know the intrigue and the mystique of wondering where someone might be when all you know from an auto-reply to your e-mail is they are “out of the office with limited access to e-mail”. Hence, it’s time for our annual tradition – How BDBF Spent…
Recently, we heard from a former client who had a harrowing tale to share. The Sad But True Story Our client’s elderly Father was found unresponsive on the floor of his home by his caregiver. The caregiver immediately called EMS. The caregiver’s next call was…
Not very many law firms have been around for 39 years, let alone have employees who have worked at the firm for 39 consecutive years! In August 1986, Bernadette “Bernie” Rentfro was hired at Bulman Dunie by Larry Bulman after a mutual friend, (the Bulman…
As a mediator, I am often asked to help parents negotiate an overall custody agreement, sometimes called a “parenting plan”. One recurring dispute between parents is a child’s educational needs, including placement and support. This issue can cause conflict not only at the time of…
One of the most frequent topics of conversation among estate planning attorneys in recent years (yes, we are sometimes boring) has now been resolved. On December 31, 2025, like Cinderella’s coach turning into a pumpkin, the federal estate tax exemption was scheduled to nearly halve….
In an area where real estate is a highly valuable—and often appreciating—asset, holding residential properties as income-producing rentals is not uncommon. What should you know if you are thinking of renting out your property from a business planning and estate planning perspective? Liability Considerations At…
Every year, June and July are “summer blockbuster season.” Hollywood releases a buzzworthy big-budget picture that is designed to drive us out of the heat and into air-conditioned movie theatres. What is the best summer blockbuster of all time? BDBF attorneys debate it! Tim Canney…
