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You may have heard the phrase “Good fences make good neighbors” (according to poet Robert Frost), but what happens when these otherwise good neighbors build a fence on your property? What should you do? Here in Atlanta, where houses can be within close proximity to each other, boundary disputes are pretty common. However, homeowners do …
What Should You Do If Your Neighbor Builds a Fence on Your Property?Read More
You may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to put your home into a trust. In today’s blog, we’re explaining the process of creating a trust and discussing some of its related benefits and challenges. Creating a Revocable Living Trust A revocable living trust is a trust a person can create while they are …
For the parents of college-aged children, late summer is usually a time of fun and anticipation. Families are planning their last-minute vacations and taking their teens shopping for school supplies. Students are checking their course schedules and dorm room assignments. This school year, however, there is a feeling of uncertainty surrounding the back-to-school season. Parents …
Parents: Make Sure Your College Student Has These Estate Planning DocumentsRead More
While a large aspect of estate planning is protecting yourself and your loved ones – it is also about troubleshooting any issues that may arise in the future. For example, what happens if someone has a problem with a will that is filed in probate court? What can the family do? What rights or obligations …
It’s summertime! In more normal circumstances, many of us would be planning out the next few weeks and anticipating a trip or two out of town. But with health guidelines and social distancing policies in place, planning a summer vacation is a little more challenging this year. Some have considered renting a vacation home; sites …
As the income tax deadline approaches on July 15, 2020, you may be in the process of collecting documents to help you file your taxes. While it’s important to gather all required documents and receipts before filing, it’s equally important to save these tax records just in case of an audit. Due to the …
From groundbreaking court cases to revamped state legislation, the past several months have already seen some major changes in estate planning and business law. In Brian M. Douglas’ latest blog, we’re looking at four recent developments and how they could affect you, your family, or your business. Adoption of the Uniform Trust Code The creation …
Recent Changes in Estate Planning and Business Law: How You Could Be AffectedRead More
Elder financial abuse in the United States is a widespread problem. The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) estimates that older adults have lost more than $6 billion to fraudsters since 2013, which is an average of $34,200 per incident. Seniors are often more susceptible to financial abuse than people of younger ages due to one …
Protecting Your Family Members From Elder Financial AbuseRead More
