When people in Georgia and elsewhere consider estate planning, it is usually with the idea of taking care of financial matters and the distribution of assets to loved ones. We tend to think less about our changing needs as we get older and how certain health...

Choosing an executor to carry out your wishes and manage your estate after you pass away is just as important as creating an estate plan. According to Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 53, in Georgia, you can choose anyone as an executor as long as they are at least 18 years of age...

Every adult should consider whether they need a power of attorney in place. A POA allows you to choose who will make decisions on your behalf if for any reason you are unable to. Planning for incapacitation is hard to do while you are well, but like a will, a POA can...