by Susan Grissom | Nov 16, 2021 | Wills & Trust
For a Will to be valid in Georgia, it must meet several legal requirements. If you have a Will that you want to change, even if you tell people you want to change it your old Will is the only valid Will you have until you execute a new Will or Codicil to your Will....
by Susan Grissom | Nov 9, 2021 | Probate
Probate in Georgia generally takes at least a year from opening the estate to closing the estate. Some assets must go through the entire probate process, and some can be dispersed immediately. The probate process can become daunting, so it is always best to retain a...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 2, 2021 | Probate
When a Georgia resident dies, his or her estate generally goes through probate. Having a Will does not avoid probate, it only directs where your property goes. Certain circumstances do allow property to bypass the probate process. Whether you die with or without a...
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....
