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Fiduciary duty requires acting in a forthright manner

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Estate planning

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

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Jan 6, 2021 | Estate planning

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...

Don’t overlook online accounts when estate planning

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Dec 7, 2020 | 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

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Estate planning

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

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Nov 12, 2020 | Estate planning

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...

What important papers are needed when end-of-life planning?

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Oct 23, 2020 | Estate 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...

Misconceptions regarding the estate planning process are common

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Sep 23, 2020 | Estate planning

Future wishes for an estate are not always easy to express. In some instances, difficulties with estate planning can arise because Georgia residents believe certain so-called facts about the planning process that are actually common misconceptions. However, even if...

Litigation may be needed if an executor mishandled an estate

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Sep 11, 2020 | Estate planning

When people are in a position of power or authority, they often have the duty to act in the best interests of those around them. This type of fiduciary duty is created in certain relationships, including between an executor and the beneficiaries and heirs of an...

Most likely, it is time for you to start estate planning.

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Sep 11, 2020 | Estate planning

If you have reached the age of adulthood, it is likely that the time to create your estate plan has come. Even young adults can benefit from having certain estate planning documents in place, like a power of attorney that allows a trusted person to have...

A special needs trust can be part of a comprehensive estate plan

On behalf of Hodges Law Firm, LLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Estate planning

It is no secret that nursing home care is expensive, and many people in the Cumming area plan on depending on Medicaid to help fund their nursing home costs when the time comes. To qualify for Medicaid and other government benefits, generally a person must have a low...

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