Estate Planning: When to Update Your Plan and Why Estate planning is an essential aspect of financial and personal security. It involves creating a set of legal documents that outline how you want your assets to be distributed, who will make decisions on your behalf...
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust: Key Differences A living trust is a popular estate planning tool that can provide benefits before and after someone’s death. One of the primary advantages is avoiding the probate process. In this week’s blog, we are taking a look at...
Probate in Georgia: The Basics Probate (often referred to as estate administration) is the legal process that takes place after someone dies. Below is a brief overview of probate in Georgia. Generally, probating an estate in Georgia involves: Determining who will...
The Risks Associated With Co-owning Your Home With Your Children There is a common misconception that co-owning your home with your children is a smart move, especially if one parent is deceased. However, parent-child joint ownership of your home may actually create...
Update Your Will After Divorce: Why It’s Important It is important to update your will after divorce because you risk having your assets distributed to your ex-spouse. A skilled estate planning attorney will explain your rights and ensure your assets pass to...
Living Will vs. Last Will and Testament: What’s the difference? The main difference between a living will and a last will and testament is their function. A “living will” and a “last will and testament” both are used to express the desires of the person who created...
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