On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Dec 18, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Georgia residents and others may not feel comfortable talking about their finances. They may also not be comfortable talking about dying or becoming disabled at some point in the future. However, it is generally better to put a financial plan in place before passing...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Many Georgia adults may lack estate plans, and many of those who do have them could improve them. It is not uncommon for people to have no estate plan or to have an insufficient estate plan whether they are very wealthy or have few assets. Incorporating charitable...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Nov 5, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
While electronic wills are not yet considered legally binding in Georgia, several other states have passed legislation that permits them, and Georgia could change its laws in the future. Many younger adults prefer e-wills because they are in line with other services...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Sep 11, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Georgia residents may have decided to take on the role of executor of a deceased loved one’s estate, in which case they will need to know what sort of challenges they will face. First, an executor is in charge of identifying the estate’s assets, paying off...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Jun 12, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
New probate court papers have determined that the estate of Carrie Fisher, who passed away in 2016, is worth more than $6 million. Fisher is known throughout Georgia and many parts of the world after appearing as Princess Leia in several Star Wars films. The estate...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | May 15, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Movie buffs in Georgia may have heard about the passing of John Singleton. He had an estate that was valued at about $35 million, but it is unclear how the assets will be divided. This is because his will had not been updated since 1993. At that time, only one of his...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a Georgia resident creates an estate plan, they might overlook the need to ensure access to online accounts. Complicating this is the fact that writing down passwords is not secure. This may have larger implications if the estate owner runs a business. In...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Georgia residents who have been named estate executors have a lot of work ahead of them. For instance, they must file income tax returns, get in touch with beneficiaries and take steps to secure assets. It is important to point out that executors have a fiduciary...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Apr 17, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
When it comes to estate planning, many people think about who should receive bigger assets like real estate, stocks and business interests. Personal property is often forgotten when dividing an estate. However, residents in Georgia and other states who own art,...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Mar 1, 2019 | Estate Administration & Probate
Estate planning can be relatively simple or complex depending on a person’s needs. At a minimum, Georgia residents will want to have a will. Without a will, the state will determine who gets guardianship of a child or who gets a decedent’s assets. This may...
