by Susan Grissom | Nov 12, 2024 | Business
Running a business with a partner can be highly rewarding, but it can also present challenges. Sometimes, circumstances change and the need to buy out your business partner becomes the best course of action. Recognizing the signs that indicate it’s time for a...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 5, 2024 | Business
Starting a business is an exciting venture, and choosing the right legal structure should be the beginning step. For many entrepreneurs in Georgia, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) offers the perfect blend of flexibility, liability protection, and tax...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
Creating a Will is important when you want to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. However, the effectiveness of your Will depends not only on its content but also on where and how it is stored. If your Will cannot be...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 22, 2024 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
In estate planning and guardianship, the concept of a standby guardian might be less familiar but is incredibly important for parents and caregivers. The new Standby Guardianship Act, OCGA §§29-2-10 – 29-2-13 authorizes designation of a standby guardian. A standby...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 15, 2024 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When you visit a hospital, especially for surgery or a serious medical condition, one of the common questions you may encounter is, “Do you have an advance directive?” While this question might seem routine, it carries significant importance for both the...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 8, 2024 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
Estate planning is an important part of managing your financial future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, the process can be complex, and many people are unsure if they need professional assistance. Here are some signs...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 1, 2024 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
When dealing with the complexities of inheritance law, many individuals have questions about what happens to an estate when someone passes away without a Will, especially concerning siblings. Sibling inheritance law addresses the rights of brothers and sisters to...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 24, 2024 | Elder Care
When it comes to estate planning, many people focus primarily on how their assets will be distributed after they pass away. However, an often-overlooked aspect is planning for long-term care. Incorporating a long-term care plan into your estate planning can protect...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 17, 2024 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Having to create an estate plan for a blended family can be complicated, especially when you want to ensure that your assets stay within your side of the family. If you don’t have any children, but your spouse does, and you wish to leave your estate to your...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 10, 2024 | Estate Planning, Probate
As an executor of an estate, you have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and manage the estate’s assets according to the decedent’s wishes and legal requirements. However, accusations of estate mismanagement can arise, even...
