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...
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,...
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...
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...
If you’re like most people, the house you live in is far and away the most valuable asset you own. If you think about the value of all of your other assets compared to the value of your home, it can seem impossible to make an even division of your property in a way...
Estate planning encompasses a series of strategies for a person to protect his or her assets and to make sure their needs and desires are met in the future. This goes beyond a will or a trust and extends to making sure that their affairs are handled as they want them...
If someone in your family has special needs, our law office realizes that various challenges that your family likely has to work through. From concerns about their well-being to financial issues and devoting a considerable amount of time to providing them with...
Georgian residents can have many reasons to want a trust. Trusts serve different purposes. Because of that, there are different types available. Today we will take a look at a few trusts and their unique purposes. Trusts cover a range of purposes. Some examples are...
As you start your estate-planning journey, it is time to think about the reputation that you want to leave behind. What is your legacy? You would not be alone if your Georgia estate plan involves giving back to charities or causes that you care for. When it comes to...
Many people in Georgia love the music of Aretha Franklin, known widely as the Queen of Soul. However, like many celebrities, she did not leave behind a clear estate plan to distribute her valuable assets among her family members. Franklin's experience may highlight...
