Estate Planning

You like to be prepared for anything that may come your way. You are a planner. You got your estate plan done years ago for this reason. When’s the last time you reviewed it, though? Many Georgia residents think an estate plan is a one-and-done thing, but in reality,...

Facing the possibility of needing extended care in the future can be uncomfortable for any Georgia resident. However, parties can take the time to help themselves ensure that they and their families understand the best way to handle any long-term care needed. By...

Often, the same estate planning issues are discussed time after time: not having a will, taxes, executor issues, etc. But, even with a will in place and all assets clearly identified, there are some common challenges that may arise. These challenges may be less talked...

When many Georgia residents begin thinking about getting their affairs in order, they tend to think about how to divide up their assets. They may already know that some of their children or other close relatives have expressed interest in certain items, or they may...

Many Georgia residents put off estate planning. It isn’t uncommon, just unfortunate. When a person dies without a will, they are said to have died intestate. When there is no will in place, what happens to the estate?  Who does the estate pass to?   Georgia intestacy...

For many parents and grandparents, watching the next generation marry and start their own families is a joyous occasion. But, along with the celebration, this can also be a time where concerns about the family wealth arise. Are there ways for Georgia estate planners...

One of your primary goals when planning for the future may be to ensure the interests of your loved ones are secure. Through your will and other estate planning documents, you can outline what you want to happen to your property and possessions after you pass. Like...

As Georgia residents begin creating their estate plans, they will likely reach a point at which they need to decide who should be in charge of closing the estate. This person is known as the executor and has numerous responsibilities to handle during probate. Probate...

When wanting to get one’s affairs in order and estate planning finished, it is normal to have questions about how detailed and in-depth the estate plan should be. For many Georgia residents, a simple will is sufficient and will accomplish all their estate planning...

It goes without saying that no one likes to talk about death. Yet, death is inevitable for every person so it only makes sense to plan for it. Unfortunately, estate planning is often neglected for many families in Georgia. Estate planning is thought of as something...