by Madalyn Davis | Apr 23, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
One of the most frequent mistakes we see in estate planning is not funding your trust. Many times children or spouses come into the office after the death of a loved one with a trust, but when we begin looking at the assets, the trust was never funded. A family who...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 16, 2019 | Wills & Trust
What are your health care preferences? If you become injured or incapacitated, what lifesaving measures do you want taken? What standard of care is your preference? Do you prefer to convalesce in your home or in a care facility? Many people don’t ask themselves these...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Do you have an established trust that will ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes? Creating an estate plan with a trust is a smart way to have the final say in how your estate is settled and provide an efficient solution that avoids the probate...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
As discussed in last week’s blog, the trustee of an estate is charged with a number of tasks and responsibilities. In accordance with the amount of work involved, the trustee is entitled to fair compensation. At one time in Georgia history, trustees did not receive...
by Susan Grissom | Feb 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A second marriage is the start of a new life together that signals hope for the future and the promise of forever. Savvy couples will take practical steps to ensure the health of a second marriage. Your newly established, blended family creates the need for...
by Madalyn Davis | Feb 5, 2019 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Estate planning is most often thought of as a way to express your final wishes and ensure they are carried out after your demise. Most people think of it as a clear-cut way of determining the disposition of personal and business property and assets. Estate planning...
