by Susan Grissom | Nov 21, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When someone you love dies, your first priority is to make the necessary arrangements, and navigate your way through the grief process. At some point, though, you have to find a way to disburse the material and financial assets. If your loved one died without a Will,...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
When a beloved family member passes away, the last thing you want is a long, drawn out, legal battle over who takes ownership of their property and assets. When an individual dies without a will, their estate must go through the probate process. That process can be...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 7, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
A Power of Attorney is a serious matter. In the most general terms, it means you give the power to make decisions and sign documents on your behalf to an individual other than yourself. A Power of Attorney also entitles that individual to purchase life insurance,...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 31, 2017 | Business
In many states, including Georgia, a business entity benefits from having a Registered Agent. In some states, it is even required. A Registered Agent is a person or company who accepts legal mail on behalf of your legally registered LLC in the event that you or your...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 24, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
You may have heard the term guardian ad litem (GAL) before, but aren’t really sure what it means or the job a GAL performs. For many, the only contact they have with one is via a divorce, adoption, or child custody case. However, a GAL can also play a pivotal...
