With a power of attorney, your family might avoid a long and challenging process if they need to manage your affairs. In Georgia, if you cannot make decisions due to illness or injury, your family may have to file a petition for conservatorship in probate court. This...
As a parent, your top priority is ensuring your child’s safety and well-being. While it’s difficult to imagine not being there for them, it’s important to plan for the unexpected. Naming a guardian in your will is one of the most beneficial steps you can take to...
Picking the right executor for your will may feel like a daunting task for several reasons. This person is in charge of carrying out your final wishes and making sure your personal items and assets get to the right people after you die. It can help to dive into why it...
When it comes to estate planning, ensuring a seamless transition for your loved ones requires careful consideration. Probate, the legal process of administering an individual's assets after their passing, can be time-consuming and cumbersome. However, with strategic...
The end of a marriage through a divorce brings about significant changes in various aspects of one's life, including financial matters and legal rights. Among the important considerations that arise during this process is the need to update your estate plan. An estate...
Starting an estate plan can be as painless as writing a simple will. Kicking off the initial stages of estate planning early in life makes it easy to revise important documents whenever circumstances change down the line. Whether or not you decide to start your will...
Creating an estate plan has been on your mind since your marriage. However, that was three years ago, and you still have not acted. But something else provides the nudge you need: the pending birth of your first child. Good for you. It is time to get going. In doing...
