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Divorce and estate planning are often related. If one major aspect in your life changes, your estate plan must follow suit. Getting a divorce can trigger certain statutes in Georgia that can directly impact your estate documents, especially your will. Understanding...
Trusts and wills have many things in common. Both serve as tools to help you manage, protect and distribute your assets. Similarly, both allow you to appoint individuals you trust to carry out your wishes. However, to learn how wills and trusts work together, it is...
Estate administration can take months to complete. The personal representative appointed by the courts or selected by the decedent attends probate proceedings. They collect and secure the property of the deceased individual. They can then distribute assets in...
Worrying about your and your family's future is perfectly normal as you grow older. In life's journey, preparation is essential, especially when protecting your healthcare wishes and preferences. Healthcare decisions, particularly those involving plans for end-of-life...
People often associate wills with instructions for when you die. But there is also one form of will that provides directives when you are still alive but can no longer decide for yourself. A living will, also called an advance directive, is a legal document specifying...
Planning for the future and designating someone who will be responsible for your child's care and well-being is undoubtedly one of your utmost priorities when you are the parent or guardian of a child with special needs. Furthermore, the thought process can be an...
No matter what your age is or where you are in life, it’s only natural to want to safeguard your hard-earned money and other assets you’ve accumulated through the years. While some older individuals have put their wealth toward retirement accounts, there are several...
Many Georgia residents will die in 2024, and there is no way to predict who it will be. You might be young and think you’re in good health, yet a sudden accident or other issue could cause an untimely death. In fact, the only thing that is 100% certain in life is that...
As a parent, you instinctively work to ensure your child's safety and well-being. If your child has special needs, you face unique challenges that require thoughtful planning to secure their future, especially for a time when you might not be there to offer your care...
Creating an estate plan may follow a standard process, but you can take a different approach based on your needs and unique circumstances. Some people invest in property, while some prefer to have financial products, such as retirement or insurance plans. Fortunately,...