by Susan Grissom | Jul 14, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
On June 30, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill to reform senior care. The new law requires that administrators of assisted living facilities and large personal care homes must be licensed. The license will require two years of experience or one year of academic...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 7, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
People often own property in multiple states. When they die, that property usually has to go through the probate process, even if the decedent has a will. People who die in Georgia and own property in another state must file ancillary probate in the state where the...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 30, 2020 | Probate
After someone passes, the Executor works on dividing the assets. Dividing assets is easy if they are liquid assets like bank or stock accounts. But what do you do with odd personal effects or all the “little stuff” in a home? More unique or specialty items, like...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 23, 2020 | Probate
Have you lost a family member and a few days after the funeral, you get a letter at home from a family member saying now that your Aunt, Uncle, Grandmother, etc., has passed, they need you to sign this paper right away so they can sell the home or get access to the...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 16, 2020 | Probate
Probate can be a hassle, expensive, and annoying, so why do it? If the mortgage keeps getting paid, and the bills are dealt with and no one seems to care, why should you pay and make problems for yourself? Are you procrastinating starting the probate of a loved...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
Like everything else in life, creating an estate plan evolves and changes over time. An increase or decrease of your assets, a life-changing event like the birth of a child or a divorce, or a change in your physical or cognitive health can all lead to changes in your...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 2, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Being named as the executor of a will in Georgia is an honor. It means that they trust you to carry out their final wishes and distribute their assets when they are no longer living. It’s also a huge responsibility – especially if you live in a different state....
by Susan Grissom | May 26, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Caring for an incapacitated or disabled loved one can bring unanticipated stress. It is a big responsibility that can involve a plethora of moving parts. Caring for a loved one who is unable to care for themselves can mean obtaining legal guardianship that allows you...
by Susan Grissom | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
When you have a child or other family member who suffers from a disability, you are committed to taking care of them during your lifetime. That means seeing to their day-to-day needs and ensuring their future care is also in place. Do you worry about the kind of care...
by Susan Grissom | May 12, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Today’s work and family lives are busier than ever. This is especially true because we’ve become intrinsically connected to and dependent on electronic gadgets, and that it can make it hard to disconnect and find time for ourselves. Imagine, then, how easy it can be...
