by Susan Grissom | Jun 1, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
An estate plan, regardless of the size of the estate, should include at least three (3) documents: a Last Will and Testament, a Financial Power of Attorney or General Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Directive for Healthcare. Last Will and Testament A Last...
by Susan Grissom | May 16, 2016 | Probate
When a family member passes, there are a number of things that should be done, some require immediate attention and others can be taken care of in the weeks and months following the death. The following list is a suggestion of things you should consider doing...
by Susan Grissom | May 2, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
If you’re like most people, you have thought about and know how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper planning and documenting your wishes, your thoughts and intentions may...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 15, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Life Insurance is included in the value of a decedent’s estate for tax purposes. Currently, the estate tax exemption is approximately $5.45 million and is indexed for inflation. As a result, only a very small percentage of estates are taxable; however, many persons...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 1, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
A frequent question asked of probate and estate planning attorneys is “Is Probate necessary? This is a question that depends on the specific laws of the state in which the deceased lived and owned real estate, as well as, the specific facts and circumstances. The...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 16, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Another frequent question I receive as it relates to Estates is, “what compensation are Administrators and Executors entitled to?” As with Trustees (See my blog from 2/15/2016) Georgia code includes provisions for compensation of Personal Representatives, also...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 1, 2016 | Business, Corporate
Have you completed your annual filings and renewals? Are your corporate records in order? As a small business owner, there are many different filings that are due each year. Have you filed your annual renewal or annual report, if any, with the Secretary of State(s) in...
by Susan Grissom | Feb 15, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
A frequent question I receive as it relates to Estates is, “what compensation are Trustees entitled to?” Georgia code includes provisions for compensation of Trustees in §53-12-210. Per the Code, Trustees are entitled to compensation in accordance with either the...
by Susan Grissom | Feb 1, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exemption amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2016 will be $5.45 million, up from $5.43 million for calendar year 2015. For married couples, the combined total is now $10.9 million. It is...
by Susan Grissom | Jan 18, 2016 | Business, Corporate
It’s the start of a new year and a good time to review your corporate records to ensure that you have fulfilled your legal requirements and that the records reflect the current state of your business. The following are a few of documents that you should review...
