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Many people feel intimidated and overwhelmed when hearing legal terms like “probate”. Not to worry, Georgia’s probate process is the process of transferring the assets of a deceased person. See, it’s not too scary! Knowing the Georgia probate process is also usual in drafting your will, as it affects how assets are distributed. Below are …
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Probate in GeorgiaRead More
People work hard to earn their life savings and enjoy retirement. But many individuals try to cheat senior citizens out of their hard-earned money through various scams. Wealthy seniors are often targeted through these phone-, text- or online-based scams because they are thought to have plenty of assets to take; however, low-income seniors are also …
When is Probate Necessary? When it comes to estate planning, probate is always a possibility that is discussed and often recommended to be avoided. However, probate is not always necessary, and when it is necessary, it is not always a bad thing. It helps to know when probate is needed and what it involves if …
On April 9th, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the Executive Order Permitting Remote Notarization and Witnessing. This temporary measure provides Georgia residents a safe and secure means of completing their estate planning documents, which continues to be a critical legal issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order encourages social distancing to curb exposure to the …
On April 2nd, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order that requires all Georgia residents and visitors to “shelter in place” through April 13th. This order is designed to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For many families, this raises the question – what about access to basic, everyday supplies like groceries and …
Shopping for Essential Supplies Under Georgia’s Shelter in Place OrderRead More
Over the past few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has changed many people’s mindsets as well as their way of living. The social distancing and shelter-in-place orders have created an unexpected amount of downtime at home. Also, people are concerned about COVID-19 and its impact on our health and finances. No one likes to think about …
The Importance of Being Prepared: Health Emergencies and Estate PlanningRead More
With the current wealth gap between the older US population and their younger family members, many parents (or grandparents, relatives) may find themselves in a situation where they’re loaning money to their loved ones. While it is great to be a position to help your family financially, does that mean that you should help them? …
How to Serve as the Family Banker Without Upsetting BeneficiariesRead More
We know many of you are suddenly home with your kids and you may be struggling to find ways to keep them entertained, while also educating them. The first thing to do is to not panic. Realize that this is a great time to make memories with your kids and maybe even teach them something …
