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...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 5, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
A probate court appoints a guardian when an adult (“Ward”) is deemed incompetent, meaning they cannot make decisions or cannot communicate their decisions regarding personal safety or health. How is a guardian chosen? Once a guardianship is established and...
by Madalyn Davis | Sep 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Georgia is one of few states where you can disinherit a spouse. Unlike many other states, there are not laws directing that a certain percentage of your estate must pass to a spouse and Georgia does not consider property acquired during marriage to be owned 50/50....
by Susan Grissom | Sep 7, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Is my estranged spouse entitled to my estate? Yes While you and your spouse might be estranged, you are still legally married. If you do not have a Will, your estate will be controlled by intestate laws, which in Georgia means that your estranged spouse could...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 31, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A sort of legal urban legend says that you should disinherit someone by leaving that person One Dollar which, in theory, stops them from contesting your Will. Like most urban legends, there is a nugget of truth and a lot of myth. The Thinking Behind Leaving One Dollar...
by Madalyn Davis | Jul 27, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
All too many of our clients come to us with stories of the difficulties they faced when mom or dad are diagnosed with dementia. Without advanced planning, there was no one to legally manage their finances, make medical decisions, or deal with real property. Dementia...
