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SM&P Supports Southside Women in Business Expo
SM&P attorney Kimbley Puckett, in collaboration with the Henry County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recently organized the 6th annual Southside Women in Business Expo, a remarkable community initiative. With the theme of “Growth or Bust: how to sustain your business,” the event aimed to support the sorority’s Economic Development Committee and […]
SM&P Attorney speaks to pre-law students at local college
Picture this: a room filled with bright-eyed female students, eager to learn and be inspired. And who better to do just that than seasoned SMP attorney, Judy D. Sartain? Recently, she graced the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega Campus with her presence, speaking to approximately 15 female students who are part of the Women in Political […]
New Provisions: Adoption, 401K, IRA
The SECURE Act has introduced a new provision that allows the adoptive parent(s) to each draw $5,000 out of their 401k or IRA for adoption-related expenses. This new provision came into effect this year and is a welcome relief for many parents who are planning to adopt. Adopting a child can be an expensive process, […]
Celebrate National Foster Care Month
By: Judy D. Sartain, Esq. May is National Foster Care Month, a month set aside to bring attention to children in the Foster Care system and to promote the public to consider being a placement for a child in need. 2023 Federal Adoption Tax Credit For adoptions finalized in 2023 the maximum credit will be […]