Of A Lifetime Of Hard Work
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you have been putting off estate planning, you are not alone. Research shows that close to 50 percent of Americans older than 55 do not have a will in place. However, experts say that failing to have an estate plan in place can cause serious problems for your loved...
It is an unfortunate reality that family members might engage in unproductive and damaging disputes about a person’s estate plan after his or her death. Often, this involves people who believe they were entitled to certain properties as part of the will, trust or...