On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Dec 23, 2019 | Wills
Many people in Georgia have had the experience of being left out of a close family member’s will. Though the situation can be unpleasant both emotionally and financially, there is usually not anything that can be done about. However, there are rare cases where a...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Wills
Estate planning can raise tensions for families in Georgia, especially when blended families with stepparents and stepchildren are involved. Remarriage is perhaps more common than ever before, and people planning for the future may want to consider how they can best...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Sep 26, 2019 | Wills
Couples without children in Georgia and other states do not have the same concerns as couples with children when it comes to estate planning, but they still must plan ahead. They likely want their assets to go to charities or educational or religious institutions upon...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Wills
Georgia residents who wish to have more control over how their estates will be administered may choose to use trusts. Placing assets into trusts allows estates to avoid the probate process, but these benefits are only available if trusts are properly funded. When the...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Jul 31, 2019 | Wills
There are many benefits to creating a will. For instance, a prepared estate owner in Georgia can avoid state intestacy laws that govern how property is distributed. A will also allows the creator to name a caregiver for a minor child or decide who gets to care for a...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Jul 23, 2019 | Wills
Individuals in Georgia may need more than a will after they have children. Without a trust, a child may be able to inherit property directly after turning 18. Generally speaking, younger people have a hard time making prudent financial decisions. It can be tempting to...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Jun 27, 2019 | Wills
There are a variety of mistakes that people in Georgia and throughout the country make when creating an estate plan. One such error is to not have an estate plan at all. Creating a will allows a person to determine where his or her assets go after passing on. In many...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Jun 18, 2019 | Wills
Estate planning tends to be more straightforward under Georgia law when an individual only has physical assets. However, it is not uncommon for people today to have a variety of digital assets. These are almost anything that is stored on a server or accessed on a...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Dec 6, 2018 | Wills
Georgia residents have only fulfilled half of their estate planning responsibilities by drafting a will or other documents. Once these documents are created, it is vital for individuals to review them on a regular basis. For instance, when a person moves to another...
On behalf of Emert Law Firm, LLC | Nov 28, 2018 | Wills
Georgia fans of comics creator Stan Lee may be aware that near the end of his life, there was some controversy around his fortune and in his relationships with others. Lee said that $1.4 million was stolen from his bank accounts, in part to buy a condo. At one point,...
