by Brian Douglas | Sep 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are a parent or an adult child in a blended family, you may be wondering about inheritance rights for the different children involved. We’re discussing what Georgia law says regarding the rights of half-siblings and step-children. Half-Siblings While some...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
As we age, our relationships and our needs change. We may have new friends and family members. We may purchase property or experience success in business. Just as our loved ones and assets evolve throughout the years, our wishes regarding our estate plan may also...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 15, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you’re considering creating an estate plan, you may have heard about the importance of naming a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can help manage finances, assist with legal transactions, and even help make decisions regarding your medical care. While this...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
You’ve met with your attorney and created a custom estate plan that protects your family and your legacy. You’ve signed the documents, filed the necessary paperwork, and stored your estate planning file in a safe place. You should be all done, right? No – not quite...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 2, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are drafting an estate plan and suspect that your beneficiaries may challenge your final wishes, you may consider adding a No Contest clause to your estate documents. But, is this the right decision for you and your loved ones? No Contest Clause: Explained A No...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 25, 2021 | Real Estate
Flipping through the newspaper or scrolling down your county’s website, you may have seen a notice for Sheriff’s Sales or Tax Deed Auctions. When the state or county places a tax lien or deed on real estate, sometimes the government will try to sell that lien at...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
In an earlier blog post, Brian M. Douglas & Associates wrote about the three estate planning documents that everyone should have: a last will and testament, an advanced directive for health care, and a power of attorney. We’re taking a closer look at the power of...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 12, 2021 | Real Estate
When business partners want to go their separate ways, they dissolve their partnership. When a couple wants to end their marriage, they get divorced. But what happens when property owners want to split? They turn to Georgia’s rules of partition and quiet title...
