One of the most common misconceptions regarding estate planning is that it is only for those in advanced years or for those with considerable assets and wealth. The truth is that all people at all income levels and ages can benefit from this important process. One...

In Georgia and elsewhere, many people create estate plans to protect themselves and their assets for the future while specifying what they want to happen to their property and assets upon their passing. Still, there are others who elect not to create an estate plan...

It’s never easy to mourn the loss of a loved one. In addition to the emotional grieving process, you might have numerous legal issues to tend to after a loved one, particularly a parent, passes away. If you’re a beneficiary in someone’s last will and testament, his or...

In Georgia and other states, many people create estate plans in order to protect themselves and their assets for the future while creating a lasting legacy for their heirs and loved ones. An important process for anyone regardless of age, wealth or health, estate...

Many people in Georgia and elsewhere use a variety of estate planning instruments to protect their assets and specify their wishes regarding what will happen to them and their property upon their passing. One instrument commonly used in a comprehensive estate plan is...

Many young professionals in Georgia do not have a lot of assets when they are first starting out. That, coupled with their relatively young age and good health, means that estate planning is probably one of the last things they think about. However, even young...

As you age, it’s common to become more forgetful. In fact, if you’re age 50 or beyond, you’ve likely already made jokes from time to time about walking into a room and forgetting why you entered it or not being able to find your car keys. Cognitive decline is a...

When people in Georgia think about estate planning, they typically only consider the assets and property they have and how they want to pass those inheritances to heirs and loved ones. But what becomes of a person’s debt following his or her passing? Will all debts...

Celebrities usually have considerable assets they have accumulated that must be accounted for upon their passing. Unfortunately, despite their vast fortunes, many celebrities neglect to establish an estate plan. Such was the case with the late entertainer, James...

Estate planning is important for anyone, regardless of a person’s age, marital status or wealth. One group who can benefit the most from estate planning is business owners, and not having a solid plan in place can put their companies at risk upon the owner’s passing....