It is important for everyone to have a will. Making a legal will ensures that you can determine what happens to your property. Regardless of the value of your assets, you should remain in charge of what happens to them. Dying without a will or “intestate” will result...
What kind of living trust should I choose?
Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. You should tailor the exact components of your estate plan to your particular situation. However, most comprehensive estate plans involve both wills and living trusts. Most people know what a will is, but are less...
Are you avoiding these common estate planning mistakes?
No one can deny the importance of creating a will, but sidestepping estate planning mistakes proves equally essential. When was the last time you checked your plan for mistakes? Fidelity explores estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Learn where you may want to change...
Preventing Family Strife With Thorough Estate Planning
There are many practical reasons to attend to your own estate planning well in advance of when you can no longer put it off. Among the most frequently cited reasons is that by carefully planning your own estate, you save your loved ones time, money and stress. A...
4 types of property to include in your estate plans
You are ready to begin preparing your first estate plan. This is an important and proactive step toward securing your assets’ future if anything should happen to you. Taking a thorough approach to your planning will benefit your estate and heirs. The more you can...
Strategies for reducing inheritance conflict among children
After you die, your children may need one another's love and support more than ever. However, depending on how you craft your estate plan, the inheritance may lead to conflict between them. You can avoid giving your children reasons to fight with one another over your...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
After Georgia residents create an estate plan, is that all there is to it? Though many people believe creating an estate plan is enough, that is not the case. The truth is, an estate plan needs updating. But when should you update it? Today we will answer that...
Remarriage is a common reason to assess estate plan
Many Georgia residents take time to create estate plans while married. However, many people may not realize the importance of making sure the estate plan is up to date, especially with a life change such as a second marriage. Remarriage is a great reason to evaluate...
Signs it might be time to establish a guardianship over a parent
Most people have grown accustomed to having their parents give them the tools and knowledge they need to navigate life, but at some point, these roles often reverse, with the child assuming the caregiver role over a parent. Watching your parent lose the ability to...
Using probate bonds
Many jurisdictions across the United States require fiduciaries to have probate bonds. A fiduciary is a person who has an obligation to act for another's benefit, specifically when it comes to management and protection of another person's property and money. What are...
