by Susan Grissom | Oct 26, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
When a loved one enters the final stages at the end of their life some big decisions need to be made. Hospice care switches the focus from treatment to management and emphasizes quality of life during an advanced life-limiting illness. The ultimate goal of hospice...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 19, 2021 | Special Needs Trust
When a child attains the age of 18, he or she is viewed as an adult in the eyes of the law. This means that your authority as a parent terminates. For most families, this milestone means a child is leaving the nest, gaining independence, and possibly headed off to...
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 Madalyn Davis | Sep 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Georgia is one of few states where you can disinherit a spouse. Unlike many other states, there are not laws directing that a certain percentage of your estate must pass to a spouse and Georgia does not consider property acquired during marriage to be owned 50/50....
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...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A sort of legal urban legend says that you should disinherit someone by leaving that person One Dollar which, in theory, stops them from contesting your Will. Like most urban legends, there is a nugget of truth and a lot of myth. The Thinking Behind Leaving One Dollar...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
There are certain things that should happen at least once a year: an annual physical, filing taxes, meeting with your financial advisor, and reviewing your estate plan. Take a look at who you’ve named in key roles, like Executor and healthcare agents. You should also...
