Being a single parent means you have a lot on your plate. Over the years, you may have learned to juggle a lot while still playing a big role in your child’s life. At the end of the day, being a parent is your most valued aspect of your life, and you want to always do...
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Fiduciary duty requires acting in a forthright manner
The idea of not being in control can be difficult for many Georgia residents to accept. However, there are many instances in which one person has the authority to handle important matters. Often, when a person is put in charge of handling the affairs of someone else,...
Adult children may have concerns over parents’ care, estate plan
No one wants to be caught in a potentially dire situation without any type of plan. When Georgia residents begin to notice that their parents may not be as capable as they once were, it may be time to consider making important plans about their future care, including...
Will you need long-term care in the future?
As people age, their needs change. In some cases, mental or physical decline can lead to situations where Georgia residents are unable to handle their daily needs on their own. As a result, they may find themselves in need of long-term care at some point, which is not...
Don’t overlook online accounts when estate planning
When many Georgia residents think about getting their affairs in order, they may immediately think about tangible assets and money. However, much of many people’s lives now revolve around online accounts, and it is important that those assets are not forgotten when...
If a trustee breaches fiduciary duty, beneficiaries have rights
When administering a trust created in Georgia or elsewhere, various people will play a part. The trustee typically manages the trust, distributes assets and makes investments as deemed appropriate by the terms of the trust. The trustee also owes a fiduciary duty to...
Worried about the future of your special needs child? Plan ahead
Having a child with special needs likely brought many changes to your life. At first, you probably had concerns and worries about what it would be like to raise a child with learning and ability differences, but over the years, you saw how capable and happy your child...
For asset protection, do not use overly specific terms in trusts
Many Georgia residents want to pass on assets to their loved ones and maybe even preserve assets for future generations. Asset protection could help ensure that family members have access to helpful funds when they need it, especially if individuals use trusts to...
What important papers are needed when end-of-life planning?
A person’s estate plan can cover a wide array of topics, and the essential parts of the plan may not only be a will or another similar document. A variety of important papers can play a part in estate planning, but it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what is...
Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis may present need for planning
As people in Georgia and across the country age, it is common to have some memory slip-ups now and then. Many people lose their train of thought or misplace their keys, and typically, it is not any cause for concern. However, some older people may have memory problems...