Does everyone need estate planning?
Does everyone need estate planning? Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only the wealthiest of families should have. But, everyone can benefit from an estate plan. Why? Well, everyone...
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...
HELP! This Probate Is Taking Forever!!!
HELP! This Probate Is Taking Forever!!! After a loved one dies, her estate must be settled. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can...
Do It Yourself Wills and Trusts
Why Not Just Do It Yourself and Create Your Own Estate Planning Documents Cheaply? We’ve discussed before the difference between a Will and a Trust and you may be...
What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
Wills vs. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide I dedicate a significant part of my book, Estate Planning for the Modern Family, to this topic and it goes...
5 Tragic Mistakes People Make When Leaving Assets to Their Pets
A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on. The problem, of course, is that you won’t actually...
Is Having a Last Will and Testament Enough? Florence Griffith Joyner Thought So.
I’ve written in the past about the importance of having an estate plan and I encourage you to look back through some of my blog posts. For some families, a...
Should I Sign My Full Name to the Will?
Clients will ask me during the final signing meeting if they should sign their Trust or Will using their full name. Their real concern is whether this formal document requires...
Don’t Let a Stranger Decide Who Raises Your Kids!
Have you met your locate Probate Judge? Most people have not, but that could be the person who decides who raises your minor children if you do not put a...