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 | Apr 9, 2019 | Probate
Sometimes, but not always, there may need to be a Personal Representative appointed by the Court in order to handle a Deceased person’s affairs. The following information is intended to help you understand some of the probate terms used when handling the Estate of a...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
Fewer than half of men and women in their mid-fifties to mid-sixties have completed a will or estate plan. The savvy individuals who do have an estate plan know it’s a smart move, an ongoing process, and a set of documents which should be reviewed on a regular basis....
by Susan Grissom | Mar 26, 2019 | Elder Care
It’s terrible when anyone is the victim of a financial scam. It can be devastating when elderly citizens are preyed upon and fall victim to money-related scams. They’re more likely to find it difficult, if not impossible, to recover from financial exploitation because...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 19, 2019 | Elder Care
We all begin life as infants in need of ongoing care and devoted attention. As we age, we often require similar care and concern. Knowing who to turn to and where to get the help you need can seem daunting. Ask yourself the following questions. They may help determine...
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 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
Being named as trustee of a trust is a serious responsibility. As such, a trustee is entitled to collect a reasonable fee for the administration of their numerous duties. Although a trustee is compensated out of the trust for reasonable expenses, how a trustee is...
by Susan Grissom | Feb 19, 2019 | Business, Estate Planning
Owning a business means wearing a variety of hats and making a seemingly endless variety of choices. From research and development, branding and design, sales and marketing, many options must be considered, and decisions must be made on a daily basis. One of the best...
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...
