by Madalyn Davis | Dec 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Creating an estate plan is a custom process that takes into account family, finances, goals, age, and specific wishes. See our blog on unique planning. We are often asked if a plan can leave money only for education, or money to take care of pets. Each situation is...
by Madalyn Davis | Dec 14, 2021 | Business, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A charitable remainder trust (or a CRT) is a tax-exempt trust that is often used to reduce taxable income. A CRT benefits charities while providing an income stream during the life of the beneficiary. Upon the death of the last-living beneficiary, or after a set...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 7, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
One of the first questions we receive from families when a loved one dies, is who can access the decedent’s bank account to pay bills or to see what is being drafted from the account. This question is not one that is easily answered, because whether the account...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When a person dies intestate – without a will, a family member can file a Petition stating that no administration is necessary. This allows smaller estates to avoid the probate process. The person must file the petition and pay the filing fees in addition to some...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 16, 2021 | Wills & Trust
For a Will to be valid in Georgia, it must meet several legal requirements. If you have a Will that you want to change, even if you tell people you want to change it your old Will is the only valid Will you have until you execute a new Will or Codicil to your Will....
by Susan Grissom | Oct 12, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
When a guardian is appointed, whether by petition or being nominated in an Advanced Health Care Directive, the guardian has an obligation to the ward. But what happens if the appointed guardian becomes ill themselves or passes? What if a guardian simply can no longer...
