It’s probably difficult to talk to your parents about a lot of things – no matter your age. But it’s probably most difficult to talk about them dying. You don’t want to think about it, and they definitely don’t want to think about it. You’re stuck in a standstill,...
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
What are the two types of living trust?
The majority of Americans know that they must create a will in order to ensure an orderly distribution of their estate. However, fewer Americans are aware of the role that living trusts can play to help ensure that their beneficiaries manage the estate properly and...
How do you talk to your adult children about your estate?
You have the beginnings of an estate plan but know you should share its contents with your adult children. The issue you bump into is you do not know how to start this vital conversation. Kiplinger offers tips on talking to adult children about your estate. Learn how...
3 questions to help your parents with estate planning
Many times, family members do not find out about their loved one’s estate plans until after the person dies. As an adult child, you also might not know about your parents' wishes for their assets. By setting up family meetings with your siblings and your parents and...
Do I need an estate plan if I do not have children?
One of the top reasons why many people decide to create an estate plan is because they have children. They understand the importance of ensuring they have in place plans for what will happen with their children if they die and to provide for their children after they...
How to pick a guardian for minor children
Planning for the care of your children if you die is one of the most important aspects of estate planning. If a legal guardian has to take over, the Children's Bureau states that this person has the authority to make decisions concerning their education, basic care,...
How do people benefit from using a trust?
Many people only compose a last will and testament to convey their assets to their children or other beneficiaries. A will is not the only way you can grant an inheritance, though. You might find that setting up a trust can enhance your estate wishes and perhaps...
Is a family member a good estate executor?
Georgia residents invest time and energy into finding a good estate executor. Why? Because this person plays perhaps the most crucial role in your estate. They manage your affairs when you no longer can. This means you must trust them above almost anyone else. For...
Understanding the Georgia probate process
When you begin planning your estate, you must understand whether or not your assets must go through probate. With this legal process, the court will supervise the distribution of estate property and payment of debts. Explore the Georgia probate process to help inform...
What does succession planning look like for small businesses?
When Georgian business owners work on a plan, succession matters are not always first. After all, many plan to run their business for as long as possible. In reality, succession planning should happen as early as possible. Why is that? We will answer that question...