by Susan Grissom | Oct 12, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
When a guardian is appointed, whether by petition or being nominated in an Advanced Health Care Directive, the guardian has an obligation to the ward. But what happens if the appointed guardian becomes ill themselves or passes? What if a guardian simply can no longer...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 5, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
A probate court appoints a guardian when an adult (“Ward”) is deemed incompetent, meaning they cannot make decisions or cannot communicate their decisions regarding personal safety or health. How is a guardian chosen? Once a guardianship is established and...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 28, 2021 | Business
When starting a business, one important decision is the choice of business entity, such as a limited liability company, corporation, partnership, non-profit corporation, or some other entity. Last week in our blog, we focused on limited liability companies. This week,...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 21, 2021 | Business
When starting a business, one important decision is the choice of business entity, such as a limited liability company, corporation, partnership, non-profit corporation, or some other entity. Each have different governance and tax ramifications. If you are not sure...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 7, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Is my estranged spouse entitled to my estate? Yes While you and your spouse might be estranged, you are still legally married. If you do not have a Will, your estate will be controlled by intestate laws, which in Georgia means that your estranged spouse could...
