While owning and operating a business can be a rewarding endeavor, it can also carry a great deal of responsibility. Business owners in Georgia may constantly be in search of ways to protect the future of the companies they worked so hard to build, and they might have...
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Factors to address when naming a guardian for minor children
Many parents may share a common goal of taking every possible measure to protect the well-being of their kids and provide for their needs regardless of what the future might hold. Parents in Georgia who worry about what might happen to their kids in the event of an...
Finding support for elder law issues
You might be in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond as your parents enter their golden years. Like many adult children in Georgia, you might take on the role of caregiver for an aging parent. If both your mother and father are in good health, your role might be more geared...
Topics to address when gifting assets to one’s children
There may be many parents who spend years planning and saving for the future and they may have their preferences as to how they wish to distribute these assets among their kids. Some parents in Georgia may even wish to explore their available options with which to...
How might new parents benefit from estate planning?
It may come as no surprise that preparing to welcome a child into the family can be an exciting and joyous experience. Individuals in Georgia who are awaiting the birth of a newborn child or are preparing to adopt a child may wish to take every possible measure to...
Adult Protective Services in Georgia showing improvement
Adult Protective Services in Georgia is responsible for protecting seniors and other vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect. In 2020, the state conducted an audit of the agency and uncovered numerous issues with the way it handles cases. However, the agency appears...
Avoiding common estate planning mistakes
Regardless of their level of wealth, people in Georgia can benefit from estate planning. However, people often make mistake when establishing their final wishes for the future. Here are some common mistakes one should avoid when creating an estate plan. ...
Is the executor you have in mind a good fit for your estate?
Executing an estate plan is one of the most important undertakings you’ll have in life. As you choose which documents to incorporate into your plan, you may also designate certain people for specific duties. For instance, you may wish to designate an executor for your...
Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery
Those in Georgia who are on Medicaid or have loved ones receiving Medicaid benefits need to understand a few things about the program. In an attempt to recoup expenses associated with the long-term health care of Medicaid recipients, Georgia’s Medicaid can use...
Removing an executor
When people in Georgia and elsewhere create wills, they typically name a trusted person to act as executor. An important role, an executor is responsible for administering all aspects of the will in accordance with its stipulations and navigating probate to close out...