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...
In real estate, deeds are legal documents that transfer property ownership from one party to another. There are several different types of deeds: property deeds, warranty deeds, grant deeds, fiduciary deeds, gift deeds, and quitclaim deeds. For the purpose of this...
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