John Farrell Sworn in as a Magistrate Judge
We would like to offer our congratulations to our founding attorney, John P. Farrell. Mr. Farrell was recently sworn in as a part-time magistrate judge with the Cobb County Magistrate...
Do I Need to File the Will?
“Do I need to file the Will?” This is an interesting question I get all the time. Typically, the person will tell me they are the surviving spouse and everything is...
Announcing Our New Office in Chattanooga
The Farrell Law Firm, PC is pleased to announce the opening of its Chattanooga office and is excited to join the legal community in such a wonderful city. Chattanooga Office: 200...
New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning
Happy 2017!! Now that the New Year is upon us, there is never a better time to resolve to get your affairs in order so you can have the peace...
Biggest Mistake Married Homeowners Make with Estate Planning
The biggest mistake married homeowners make in Georgia is incorrectly assuming the surviving spouse will get the marital home once the first spouse passes away. More often than not, most...
Is Life Getting in the Way of your (Estate) Plans?
Is Life Getting in the Way of your (Estate) Plans? I worked with a woman recently who wants to get her estate plan in place, but she’s having a difficult time taking...
The IRS raises the Estate Tax exemption for 2017
Although many families do not have to worry about the Federal Estate and Gift Tax, but for those who do, failing to plan for this tax can cost families severely...
Top 5 Family Members who stir up trouble following the passing of a loved one.
I once read a quote from a famous singer who said, “It might look easy, but it ain’t.” The singer was referring to how people seemed to think that being...
Estate Planning Lessons from the Passing of Jose Fernandez
It’s an unfortunate part of life that some people pass too soon. From all accounts, Jose Fernandez was one of those people. He was a rising star in Major...
Essential Elements of an Estate Plan – National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Why is Having an Estate Plan Important? We are often surprised when we hear of celebrities who pass away without a Will or some other type of estate plan, but statistics show they...