by Madalyn Davis | Jun 26, 2018 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The terms “living will” and “healthcare directive” are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences in the two documents. In 2007 Georgia law created the Advanced Health Care Directive, replacing the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney. The...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 19, 2018 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Your role as parent has meant a lifetime of caring for your children. As you age, though, those roles are sometimes reversed, and your children may find themselves in the role of caregiver. Before you reach that critical turning point, it’s a good idea to make your...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 5, 2018 | Business, Estate Planning
As a business owner, you already know the importance of protecting your personal and business assets and commodities. Did you know that as a business owner you can use estate planning to protect your business interests and to protect your family? Your business...
by Susan Grissom | May 29, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
As parents, you take the responsibility of your 18-year-old’s future seriously. Now is the time to sit your son or daughter down and have a serious talk with them. Plan to discuss their health and health care directives, current and future finances, pending...
by Madalyn Davis | May 22, 2018 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
Disabled Georgians have a new program to assist in their goal of financial independence. As of June 14, 2017, Georgia is the 22nd State to launch an Achieving a Better Life Enrichment (“ABLE”) program, labeled STABLE, to assist disabled individuals in saving private...
by Madalyn Davis | May 15, 2018 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
Much has changed in the world of estate planning for the disabled. Gone are the days when an individual had to rely on the generosity of family and friends or face being disqualified from government benefits. In the current age, a beneficiary can fund his or her own...
