by Susan Grissom | May 30, 2017 | Business, Corporate
The registration of a business, known in many circles as a business operating permit is generally a local government area of regulation. So in states like Georgia, state law rarely gets involved with the matter, leaving it to cities and county governments to manage...
by Susan Grissom | May 23, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Georgia’s state laws make it clear that a will or estate plan needs to be legally executed by the person who owns the related assets and estate. However, like many other states, the legal tools involved are only valid to the extent that the owner has what is...
by Susan Grissom | May 16, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Congratulations college graduate! The hard work and dedication of the last few years is about to help you embark on this new chapter in your life. This will be an exciting time for you, as well as a busy time. As you embark on this incredible new journey, there are...
by Susan Grissom | May 9, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. With the baby boomer generation aging and people living longer, that number may nearly triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s, of course, is just one...
by Susan Grissom | May 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The area of elder law and special needs planning is constantly evolving. On November 8, 2016, Colorado joined a handful of states—Washington, Oregon, California and Vermont—that have Death with Dignity laws, or physician-aid-in-dying laws. (Montana also allows it...
