Of A Lifetime Of Hard Work
It is difficult for people to plan for absolutely everything in Georgia. There are some things that are completely unexpected. People may know that certain things are possibilities, but people don’t plan for them on a daily basis. For instance, people do not plan to...
Estate planning can be critically important for your family. After all, without one, loved ones can end up fighting over assets, not to mention an incapacitated individual’s healthcare and financial decisions might be left up in the air without clear direction. Many...
While we all hope to live to an old age in relatively good health and comfort, the fact is that some people in the Cumming area will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s, leading them to lose their mental faculties over time. This means that their loved ones may be thrust...
Planning for different situations and circumstances is an important part of the estate planning process. Trusts are a valuable estate planning tool that can serve a variety of purposes and help estate planner’s reach their goals and protect their loved ones. There are...
Many people find estate planning stressful for a variety of reasons. Some are challenged by the notion of contemplating their own mortality, while others struggle to decide whether their children should be treated equally in their asset distribution plan. While those...
Life doesn’t always go the way we predict. Even when we take measures to prepare for the future, something unexpected can change what we planned for down the road. If you already have an estate plan in place, you’re off to a good start. However, it’s essential to...
This blog has recently discussed the importance of having a will which is an essential cornerstone of the estate planning process and an overall estate plan. Estate planners may wonder what else, if anything, they should include in an effective overall estate plan....
Determining what happens to a person’s estate when they die will generally depend on whether they had an estate plan in place and where they lived. During the probate process in Georgia, the court will first determine whether the decedent had a valid will in place. If...
Many older people will face a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Around a quarter of Americans will develop a cognitive impairment after the age of 65 with half coming down with Alzheimer’s disease after the age of 85. Planning for such an event is important in...
Creating a comprehensive and effective estate plan can seem complicated. For Georgia residents who are dealing with concerns about estate planning and how to allocate their property after death, it is important to be cognizant of common mistakes that can negatively...