by Susan Grissom | Sep 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
While none of us plan to die early, life sometimes throws us curveballs. An accident could take the life of parents still caring for minor children or children who have recently become emancipated. As much as you have tried to teach your child to manage money, he or...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 22, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
American culture dictates that you don’t discuss money, not even with family members. However, there is an exception to that social norm, as uncomfortable as it may be. You should always discuss your estate with your adult children. A common fear of discussing your...
by Madalyn Davis | Sep 15, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
For many, your home or real property is probably one of your most valuable assets. Sometimes a home has been in a family for generations, or was built by a family member and holds sentimental attachments. Regardless of how you feel about your home now, you likely feel...
by Madalyn Davis | Sep 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The last page on some Wills is called a self-proving affidavit and, in Georgia, that one page means a lot. While your Will directs your Executor how to distribute your Estate, before that person can even be appointed to begin the work, the probate court has to...
by Madalyn Davis | Sep 1, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
At the end of almost every estate planning meeting, I am asked “Should I share my estate plan (Will or Trust) with my children, Executor, or Trustee?” We generally recommend that you do not share your estate plan with anyone during your lifetime, especially if that...
by Madalyn Davis | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
One of the key components of an Estate Plan is storing the original documents where they can be found and retrieved when needed. For Probate, an original Will is necessary and you may find you need an original Power of Attorney for some transactions. So, where do you...
