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...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 3, 2024 | Estate Planning
As 2026 approaches, significant changes to the federal estate tax laws are on the horizon, potentially impacting your estate planning strategies. These changes necessitate a review of your current plan to ensure it remains effective and aligns with the new...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 27, 2024 | Estate Planning, Probate
Estate planning involves a variety of tools to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. One such tool available in many states is the Transfer on Death (TOD) deed, which offers a streamlined way to transfer real estate...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Planning for the future involves more than just financial security—it also means making sure your wishes are honored after you are gone. This process can be emotionally charged and legally complex, but taking the right steps can provide peace of mind for you and your...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 16, 2024 | Estate Planning
In this video, Susan Grissom, a Georgia Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation attorney, discusses what it means to fund a trust. Funding your trust involves transferring assets into the trust, ensuring that those assets are managed and distributed according to the...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 13, 2024 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important step in securing your loved ones’ financial future. One key component for married couples is the estate tax marital deduction. In Georgia, like in other states, this provision plays an important role in ensuring that spouses can...
