by Susan Grissom | Aug 4, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
In Parts I and II of this blog series, we discussed appointing a durable power of attorney for health care and the importance of speaking to your health care provider and attorney before making any decisions as to stopping life support, nutrition and/or hydration....
by Susan Grissom | Jul 28, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
In Part I of this blog, you learned a little about the Advance Directive for Health Care in Georgia and why it is important to choose the right person for the first part of the advance directive. Part II of the advance directive is about your choices for life support....
by Susan Grissom | Jul 21, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
To reduce confusion about advance directives, Georgia combined the directives into one document. Living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care created prior to 2007 are still accepted. After 2007, an Advance Directive for Health Care is the appropriate...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 7, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
People often own property in multiple states. When they die, that property usually has to go through the probate process, even if the decedent has a will. People who die in Georgia and own property in another state must file ancillary probate in the state where the...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 2, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Being named as the executor of a will in Georgia is an honor. It means that they trust you to carry out their final wishes and distribute their assets when they are no longer living. It’s also a huge responsibility – especially if you live in a different state....
by Susan Grissom | May 26, 2020 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Caring for an incapacitated or disabled loved one can bring unanticipated stress. It is a big responsibility that can involve a plethora of moving parts. Caring for a loved one who is unable to care for themselves can mean obtaining legal guardianship that allows you...
