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You would have a difficult time finding an attorney who creates estate plans to claim that people don’t need one. That isn’t because they are trying to sell you on something. It’s because they have likely seen and witnessed the consequences of failing to develop an...
Estate planning requires you to consider many scenarios when divvying up assets. One may concern your children, and more specifically, their spouses. While you may want to leave your children an inheritance, you may not want it to fall into the hands of a spouse....
The title of an asset designates the legal ownership. When planning your estate details, you want to be sure you understand titling and how it can impact what happens after you die. Citizen Bank explains the title of property conveys to the court who owns it, so if...
Using your estate plan to provide for a child who has a disability or special needs is a good way to cement your legacy. After all, even if your loved one qualifies for means-tested government assistance, the monthly funds he or she receives are likely to be meager....
Here is a scenario that many people find themselves in: they have to find a way to pay for a nursing home or other long-term healthcare facility that they cannot afford. Realistically, most people can’t pay these sort of costs out of pocket. It would not be out of the...
When you work on your Georgia estate plan, you may decide to use different estate planning tools to accomplish different estate planning objectives. While a will is an important component in your estate plan, certain circumstances may warrant the creation of a trust....
Elder abuse is unfortunately a common issue. Some people take advantage of older people and treat them horribly because they feel nobody will believe them if they report it. To protect someone you love from abuse, you should understand the signs something is...
When you work on your Georgia estate plan, you may want to make efforts that may help your loved ones and beneficiaries avoid probate. Probate is a sometimes complicated process that involves distributing your assets after you die. When assets go through probate, it...
Women tend to outlive men, which raises the question of how they may cover their needs without a husband or second income. As reported by Kiplinger's Personal Finance, women represented 74% of the solo income households over the age of 80 in 2018. Women with...
To meet federal requirements, nursing home facilities must undergo premises inspection and respond to standardized surveys at least once every 15 months. As reported by Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Peach State ranks second to last in conducting the required...
