Creating an estate plan might seem straightforward enough, but there can be complicating factors. For example, estate planning for a nontraditional family often requires extra care and attention to ensure that nothing is left out. There are many different types of...
Estate Planning
Planning for the long-term care of a special needs loved one
It is impossible to predict the future, but there are things a Georgia family can do to make sure their loved ones have what they need long-term. This may be especially important for you if you have a special needs child or family member who will need care and support...
Not having a will can complicate probate for loved ones
Though having an estate plan offers many benefits to the estate owner and his or her family members, not every Georgia resident takes the time to create a plan. As a result, after the person’s passing, surviving loved ones may struggle to decide what the decedent may...
Reviewing estate plans after moving to Georgia
Whether for work, to be closer to family or for any endless number of reasons, moving to a new state can be an exciting opportunity. There are a few things that can get easily overlooked during the moving process, though. Estate planning laws vary from state to state,...
Take another look at traditional IRAs during estate planning
It is never too early to start planning for the future. Whether thinking about retirement or estate planning, the sooner someone gets started, the better off he or she will likely be. Retirement plans also feature pretty prominently in many estate plans, too. People...
Estate planning involves more than wills
A will is an excellent planning tool for what should happen after one dies. However, proper estate planning requires more than just a will. Planning for what happens at the end of one’s life is perhaps just as important, but is often overlooked. Including other...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Life changes often happen unexpectedly. Even if you can plan for some of them, it is always important to conduct an assessment of important life matters periodically. This is especially true if you have already created your estate plan. You may want to address certain...
Estate planning for minor heirs
Experts are anticipating one of the largest transfers of wealth that has ever taken place in the country. Over the course of the next 25 years, there may be $68 trillion in wealth passing from one generation to the next. However, simply transferring wealth upon one’s...
Can you be too young for estate planning?
Most people in Georgia would probably agree that planning for the future is important. Despite this, there are still a lot of misconceptions about estate planning. There are many who believe they simply do not need an estate plan, while others are unsure of when they...
Making excuses for not having an estate plan is common
When a person passes away, his or her family can face many difficulties when it comes to knowing what to do for the funeral, how to handle remaining financial matters and how to distribute assets. However, if individuals choose to create an estate plan, they may be...