by Susan Grissom | May 30, 2017 | Business, Corporate
The registration of a business, known in many circles as a business operating permit is generally a local government area of regulation. So in states like Georgia, state law rarely gets involved with the matter, leaving it to cities and county governments to manage...
by Susan Grissom | May 23, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Georgia’s state laws make it clear that a will or estate plan needs to be legally executed by the person who owns the related assets and estate. However, like many other states, the legal tools involved are only valid to the extent that the owner has what is...
by Susan Grissom | May 16, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Congratulations college graduate! The hard work and dedication of the last few years is about to help you embark on this new chapter in your life. This will be an exciting time for you, as well as a busy time. As you embark on this incredible new journey, there are...
by Susan Grissom | May 9, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer’s. With the baby boomer generation aging and people living longer, that number may nearly triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s, of course, is just one...
by Susan Grissom | May 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The area of elder law and special needs planning is constantly evolving. On November 8, 2016, Colorado joined a handful of states—Washington, Oregon, California and Vermont—that have Death with Dignity laws, or physician-aid-in-dying laws. (Montana also allows it...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 25, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
In a previous post we explained how to choose an executor for your will. There are two other choices you may want to consider when working on your estate plan: trustee and guardian. Not every estate needs to name a trustee or guardian, but there are times when it can...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 18, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
One of the most important decisions you can make when it comes to writing your will is who you choose to be your executor. The executor of your will is the person who is responsible for carrying out your wishes in regard to your estate, and to oversee the distribution...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 11, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
There are lots of low cost options online these days for various services. You can book airline tickets, sell your house without using a realtor, get medical advice, and create legal documents through sites like LegalZoom. It’s a great new development, right? In...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 4, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Most people avoid conflict at all costs. However, when someone dies without an estate plan or when an estate plan has not been communicated, avoiding conflict may be impossible. When conflict occurs and an estate is in litigation it can be a very drawn out and costly...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 28, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Watching our parents age can be tough not only emotionally but also financially. Your parents may need help as they age. Are you ready to help? Here are some items to discuss with your aging parents: Long term care Do they have a long-term care policy? If so, what are...
