The possessions we live with make up part of our lives. These items hold sentimental value and represent who we are. Often, families have pieces that are passed down through the generations. As you create your estate plan, you will need to consider what is going to...
Estate Planning
When should you discuss estate planning with your family?
Thinking about your mortality is a topic that you might avoid at all costs. You may especially dread talking about your affairs with your family. However, it is vital that at some point you sit down together and have a serious conversation about these matters. ...
When is it time to update your estate plan?
Georgia residents like you work hard on your estate plan. After you finish it, what is there left to do? Some people leave their estate plan as it is for years to come. But you should update your plan often. This way, you ensure it reflects your real-life...
Managing your estate tax liability
As you work through the process of estate planning in Cummings, one of the most important things to consider is how to limit the liabilities against your estate at the time of your passing. Yet one expense that you may believe to be unavoidable are estate taxes. Such...
Getting remarried? Make estate planning a priority
Getting married for the second, third or even subsequent time is no longer unusual. Plenty of couples make the choice to create second families after the death of a prior spouse or after a divorce. Regardless of the reason, these families offer people the opportunity...
Do you have a business succession plan?
You have put in hundreds of hours to build your Georgia-based business from the ground up. As you near the age of retirement and start planning your estate, have you thought about whom you can turn your company over to? The American Bar Association breaks down a few...
What are some different types of trusts?
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...
5 common estate planning mistakes to avoid
Studies show six out of every 10 American adults are without an estate plan. This can be a costly mistake for you and your family if you pass away unexpectedly or suddenly become too ill or injured to make decisions for yourself. However, even if you are proactive and...
Are you clear on what a living will is?
As you plan your estate for your end-of-life desires in Georgia, you have to familiarize yourself with multiple terms and documents. What do you know about living wills? The American Bar Association has everything you need to know about this type of will. Ensure your...
Drug addiction and estate planning
There are a lot of different topics that have to be considered by those who are setting up an estate plan, as well as for people who already have a trust or a will and need to make revisions. Life can change in many ways, whether someone passes away, marriage comes to...

