Learn about hiring an estate planning attorney in 2023
Learn about hiring an estate planning attorney in 2023 You can’t browse the internet or watch television without seeing an advertisement for “Draft your own Will online” and Do-It-Yourself Will-writing...
12 Step Guide to Marietta Estate Planning in 2022
Do you have an estate plan lined up for your family’s future? If not, you certainly aren’t alone. As many as 50% of all Marietta residents have yet to prepare...
Top 10 Most Common Types of Trusts in Georgia in 2023
Thinking about setting up a trust in Georgia? Are trusts really necessary? Isn’t a Last Will and Testament enough for simple estate planning? Ultimately, the tools you choose to create...
17 Pro Tips for Marietta Estate Planning in 2022
High-net worth Georgia families, high-liability professionals and Georgia business owners face some significant challenges when it comes to protecting their assets from creditors, lawsuits and estate taxes. What’s their secret?...
John P. Farrell chosen as Up-and-Coming Estate Planner
PeopleMaven, the world’s largest people search engine, recently made a list of up-and-coming estate planners consisting of experienced attorneys, advisors, and authors as nominated by their peers and community. They...
Marietta Estate Planning Attorney Beginner’s Guide
Estate Planning can seem like a daunting task and many people I run into tell me they don’t know where to begin. Interestingly, like many things in life, getting started...
John P. Farrell featured in U.S. News & World Report
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss making a Will with Rachel Hartman, a contributor for U.S. News & World Report. She was writing an article about Wills and the...
5 Great Estate Planning New Year’s Resolutions in 2023
Happy 2023 !! It is not uncommon for people to set Resolutions for the New Year and they especially set them in the area of estate planning. Now that the...
Does a Will have to be Probated in Georgia?
This is a question I get all the time when I’m talking to people outside of the office about what I do. Typically, when people are in the office, they...
5 Celebrities with Amazing Estate Planning Mistakes and 2 that Got it Right
Many people make estate planning mistakes and celebrities are no exception. Take Aretha Franklin, for example, who recently passed away without having a Last Will and Testament. Often times, these...