It may not be something that people in Georgia really want to do, but people need to plan for their deaths. Death is inevitable and putting estate planning off could result in dying without an estate plan which leaves their property disposition up to the state’s...
Estate Planning
How can I include charitable giving in my estate plan?
Many Cumming area residents understand the importance of an estate plan in protecting their assets for future generations. But they may also be interested in creating an estate plan that allows them to help charitable organizations they find important. If you are...
What are common mistakes that can destroy an estate plan?
Estate planning can be complicated, but valuable. The piece of mind of knowing our loved ones are cared for and our wishes followed at the end of life is priceless, especially when that time comes. However, there are a couple of things that estate planners should be...
What Georgia entrepreneurs should know about estate planning
Estate planning involves making important life decisions, but what if you're an entrepreneur? How might your business or businesses affect your estate planning strategy? If you are an entrepreneur, here is what you need to know. Understand the importance of estate...
3 events that may require updates to estate plans
Estate plans are important legal tools that all eligible Georgia residents should seriously consider executing. They contain a variety of documents that offer different planning and protective services for individuals’ end-of-life estates to ensure their wishes are...
What type of trust should I choose for my estate plan?
If you are creating an estate plan, it is important to carefully evaluate the different tools available to distribute assets after you pass away. One of these tools is a trust, which requires the grantor, or the creator of the trust, to put assets into the trust,...
What documents do I need for an estate plan?
With colleges reopening and young adults heading off to college, now is a good time to think about estate planning for both the parents and students. Though, many times, the idea of estate planning, or even updating an estate plan, can be daunting. In reality, it is a...
What to consider when choosing an executor for your estate
After working with an attorney to create an estate plan that covers all contingencies, one question remains: Who should be the executor? This is an important decision, because the executor will administer your estate for you after you pass. In this post, we will look...
When should I update my estate plan?
Once you create an estate plan, you may feel great peace of mind that you have accomplished this underappreciated, yet essential part of planning for the future. If you are a parent with younger children, you might not think about your estate plan again for years. Yet...
Understanding the benefits of a special needs trust
Many Georgia families have a member who suffers from one or more disabilities. These individuals frequently can rely on various government programs for essential needs, such as shelter, food and medical care. Many of these plans, however, have financial limits on...