Estate Planning

Preparing for the death of a loved one in Georgia can be challenging. However, going through the estate planning process and preparing can make it much easier to handle the aspects of death that don't involve the mourning process after a spouse or parent passes away....

When a loved one dies, spouses or family members often wonder if they are responsible for that person's debt. For anyone in Georgia facing this issue, it helps to understand debt after death. Debt after death In most cases, the assets in a person's estate are used to...

Estate planning is one of those things that Georgia residents know is important but that they often put off because it's difficult. However, it's crucial for ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. How then, do you broach the topic? Prepare...

A revocable trust is a legal document that allows you to control the distribution of your assets in Georgia after you die. You can also use it to protect your assets during your lifetime. But, there are many myths and misconceptions about revocable trusts, often...

If you're a Georgia resident and looking forward to bringing home a new bundle of joy, you're likely thinking about all the things you'll have to do to prepare for the baby. While buying a crib and diapers, remember that estate planning is an important part of...

Having an estate plan is vital to ensuring that your wishes are carried out after you die. However, what many people don't realize is that estate plans need to be updated regularly to reflect changes in life. When you get married or divorced Failing to update your...

If you own property, it's important that your loved ones know what to do with it after you pass. You can spell out what you want to have happen with a Georgia home or other items by writing a will or creating a trust. It is also a good idea to have regular...

A trust makes sense in a variety of situations, but finding the right one for the right occasion is tricky. Only estate planning can determine how to best use and write up a trust in Georgia. If you’re concerned about the future of a beneficiary, you may want to...

Those three words, “planning for incapacity,” may not be something that comes to mind often, if at all. Maybe you think you are too young to begin thinking about your future, or you do not want to think about something like this happening to you, no matter your age....

Have you wished that estate planning tools include a way to reduce taxes during your lifetime while also doing good for those less fortunate? You can do so by creating a charitable lead trust (CLT) that can benefit a charity in Georgia or wherever you choose. What is...