Choosing a long-term care facility is an important part of estate planning for anyone in their older years. But how can a person choose the right care facility? What sort of red flags should someone look out for when they start searching? Knowing who a facility...
Inheriting money or property can be a joyous occasion and a pleasant surprise. However, one's elation can quickly turn sour after realizing that the government may want a share. Taxes vary from state to state, so Georgia residents cannot rely on information from...
Perhaps you are considering setting up a trust but wondering whether it should it be revocable or irrevocable. There are advantages and disadvantages to each but choosing the type of trust ultimately depends on how much control you need—or are willing to give up. The...
Conflict over wills is one of the oldest tales in the book. Most people have likely heard of a family that has experienced this, if they have not gone through it themselves. However, there are ways to reduce the conflict that can lead to fights over wills, and the...
Writing a will is the fundamental basis of any estate planning endeavor, but your will ultimately goes through probate after your passing. Passing down your belongings through a trust, however, can ensure your estate avoids probate. Placing your assets into a living...
Like many people in Georgia, you may have good intentions when it comes to creating an estate plan – but you may not have gotten around to it yet. There is good news, though. Estate planning does not have to take lots of time or money to help you manage and control...
When thinking about the variety of information you need to write in a will, picking who will get your assets and heirlooms could seem overwhelming. Understanding what beneficiaries are and why you should think seriously about who you name in your estate plan can help...
An estate executor is someone who essentially manages your estate after your death, ensuring that everything goes in accordance with your will. To that end, it is important to choose a good executor who will make the right judgment calls. But how can you do that? The...
A loved one's death is difficult to deal with, but when you get to probate and find that he or she made changes to a plan you were familiar with before, it may come as a shock. When a will undergoes a substantial and surprising change, your loved one may have done so...
When looking into your options for an executor of your estate, you will likely turn to your family first. After all, they often know you well and understand your family history. However, there are some instances in which a family member might not be the best option...
