by Susan Grissom | Jan 10, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Hospice care does an incredible job of taking care of your loved one, but now is a good time to research what to do when you have a loved one in hospice care. When preparing for the end, consider the following: Do you know your loved one’s burial requests? Do they...
by Susan Grissom | Jan 3, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Happy New Year! Is getting organized in 2017 on your list of New Year’s resolutions? January offers an opportunity for new beginnings, goals and aspirations. As you look at 2017, if your goals for the year include getting organized, consider adding a review of...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 27, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time for an estate plan year-end review. The end of the year is the best time to review your financial needs and assets. Do you have your estate plan in place? If so, is your plan current or does it need updating? As we grow older, life...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 20, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Many people pull up stakes when they retire, and move somewhere warm and sunny. Or, they may move just to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Whatever the reason for the move, there are lots of decisions to make, and one that is especially important...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 13, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Many people think that as long as they’ve officially drawn up a will, they have complete control over how their property is distributed after their death. What they don’t understand is there are different categories of property under the law, and those...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 6, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
Any person who has responsibility for someone with a disabling medical condition, like a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, for example, may want to set up what’s called a Special Needs Trust for that disabled person. The advantage of a Special Needs Trust is that...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 29, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Are you the Caregiver for a loved one who is a senior? Are you concerned that as a caregiver you don’t have everything you need in place? The following is a checklist of things caregivers of seniors should consider putting in place. Medical Create a list of all...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 22, 2016 | Probate
In Georgia, the Executor or Administrator files a Petition to Discharge the Personal Representative to Close a Probate Estate. This Petition is filed after all of the debts, expenses and taxes have been paid, tax returns filed, and remaining assets distributed. The...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 15, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Estate planning is something lots of people avoid, but it’s an important step in preserving family harmony after you’re gone. One of the most tragic things about the death of a parent is that amidst all the sadness, their families can often be torn apart by bitter...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 8, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Leaving your children home and traveling without kids can be stressful. If you are traveling without kids, there are a number of things to consider. This checklist provides you with a place to start planning. Planning will reduce the stress associated with your...
