You may have several objectives when working on your Georgia estate plan, and one of those objectives may include minimizing the chances of infighting among your beneficiaries after your death. Unless you are careful when creating your estate plan, you run the risk of...

Part of developing and maintaining a reliable estate plan in Georgia is wisely choosing who to rely on for help. For example, an executor will oversee the distribution of your assets after your death and should be someone you trust. When you understand the...

When you made a will you made decisions about where your money and property should go after you die. You are not done yet. A will is not the only document you should have in place when it comes to your estate plan. In the will, you named an executor to take on the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...