Of A Lifetime Of Hard Work
Those in the Atlanta Metro area who are concerned about an adult loved one’s mental capacity naturally want to make sure their loved one receives the care they need. This may be the case if they have an adult special needs child, or if they have an elderly parent who...
Each year, roughly 6,000 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome. It is the most common chromosomal disorder today. Yet, if you are the parent of a child with Down syndrome, you know that each one of these babies is a unique individual with different...
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...
There seems to be a common misconception among consumers that any debt incurred while still living will be null and void when death arrives. While it would be nice if this were true, unfortunately it is not the case. Once a debtor passes away, creditors will then...
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...
Understandably, it can be difficult to think too far in the future. However, when it comes to planning for the future, specifically your elder years, it is important to consider many scenarios. With much of the aging population spending their final years in a nursing...
Independence is a path that many Georgia residents plan to follow as they move into their retirement years. After decades of saving and planning, they may reach the point in their lives where they are able to stop working and to focus on their families, their...
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....