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...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 17, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The divorce rate in the U.S. ranges between 40% and 50%. And the majority of divorced men and women will remarry one or more times. This results in a vast number of blended families. That means there’s a good chance that you and your spouse have children from a...
