by Madalyn Davis | Apr 17, 2018 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Despite its name, the Veterans Affairs Pension (“VA Pension”) does not act like a traditional pension and does not require a veteran have retired from the military. There are three primary requirements for the VA Pension: Service: A veteran must have...
by Susan Grissom | Feb 6, 2018 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
When a loved one passes away in the state of Georgia, the probate and estate administration process begins. A petition is filed in the appropriate county and, once appointed, the executor or administrator of an estate is bound by the fiduciary duties imposed by...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 19, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
‘Tis the season to go shopping! The magic of the Christmas season can become less than magical when you’re shopping for a parent who seemingly has everything. That makes this an ideal season to give your parents the gift of estate planning. Gift baskets, figurines and...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 28, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
In the majority of situations, people who have reached the age of legal adulthood are presumed to be capable of making their own decisions. In the event an adult becomes mentally incapable of making decisions in their own best interest, either a Guardian, Conservator,...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 7, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
A Power of Attorney is a serious matter. In the most general terms, it means you give the power to make decisions and sign documents on your behalf to an individual other than yourself. A Power of Attorney also entitles that individual to purchase life insurance,...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 10, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Too often, parents ignore estate planning because of a fantasy that they will live a long life and that there will be time for them to sort those things out. After all, estate planning ultimately contemplates death which is not something that a vibrant and healthy...
