Month: February 2026

New FinCEN Rule: Reporting Certain Real Estate Transfers Starts March 1, 2026

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | February 25, 2026

Big changes are coming to residential real estate transactions. Beginning March 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will…

What Does an Estate Planner Really Do?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | February 17, 2026

Most people assuMost people assume “estate planning” begins and ends with drafting a will. In reality, comprehensive planning sits at the intersection of business law,…

The Personal Property Memorandum: Because Nobody Should Fight Over Your Belt Buckle

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | February 3, 2026

Estate planning is serious business. But that doesn’t mean everything in your estate plan has to feel like a funeral dirge. Enter the Personal Property…