You feel you need help handling your financial and legal matters and want to ask for assistance from someone you trust, such as a grown child or a close friend. This person may be willing to help, but legal restrictions prevent him or her from gaining the necessary...
Month: November 2020
The benefits of addressing your digital assets
Before the 2000s, most people never consider their email account or AOL login as critical information for your estate plan. But the world has drastically changed over the last two decades, mostly due to the internet. In 2020, it's critical to think about how your...
How can you avoid fighting over your estate plan?
When you have multiple children, estate planning can become more complex. If you are like most parents, you do not want your children to argue or fight over their inheritance. Without a plan in place, your children may be the ones who divide your assets. While it is...
What are the essential estate planning documents?
It can be intimidating to consider the distribution of your assets and other end-of-life decisions. No matter your health, wealth or age, it is wise to take the time to craft a comprehensive estate plan. And while it might at first seem confusing, there are only a...
Are estate taxes required in Georgia?
If you have significant assets and you are setting up an estate plan, you have a number of different legal topics to explore. For example, you need to think about the way in which you will distribute your estate among beneficiaries and many people make contributions...
Have you discussed a long-term care plan with your parents?
Some parents insist on going into assisted living as soon as possible. They may have taken care of a parent or other ailing family member and refuse to pass that responsibility on to you. Other parents may feel an aversion to the thought of going into nursing homes...
Five Times in Life When You Should Update Your Estate Plan
Circumstances change. Goals change. Relationships change. That’s why estate planning is very rarely a “one-and-done” deal. As your life progresses, it is very important to periodically review your estate planning and make sure that it still suits your needs in the...
What are some types of special needs trust?
If you care for a dependent with special needs, you may worry about who will care for them when you no longer can. This can feel overwhelming, but financial stability can go a long way to preserve their quality of life. Unfortunately, state-appointed guardians and...
