by Brian Douglas | Mar 2, 2021 | Estate Planning
A Last Will and Testament is an essential estate planning document. With a will, a person can leave instructions about the distribution of their personal property and other assets. They can place finances into a trust. A person can also use their will to identify a...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Pop star Britney Spears is back in the news, following the release of the new documentary Framing Britney Spears and a series of highly-publicized court appearances. At issue is Spears’ conservatorship, leading many viewers and fans to ask, “What exactly is a...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
Technology is revolutionizing the world as we know it, with innovations to almost every industry – including the legal field. Over the past few years, technology has reshaped how legal professionals communicate with clients and operate within the court system. With so...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
A legacy letter, or a final letter, is a document used to share stories and to communicate a person’s values and hopes with future generations. It is not a legal or official document, but it can be an integral part of your estate plan. What Does a Legacy Letter...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 2, 2021 | Estate Planning
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many of us have been thinking about love, relationships, and the important people in our lives. At Brian M. Douglas & Associates, your loved ones are also a priority to us. Estate plans are meant to protect an...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you are drafting your Last Will and Testament, one of the decisions you will have to make is naming an executor – the person responsible for administering your estate. Some may want to name two executors in their will. There are benefits to this approach, as well...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Since the CARES Act was signed into law last March, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out tens of millions of stimulus payments. These checks, a direct transfer from the federal government to households, are designed to stimulate the economy and help those...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 12, 2021 | Real Estate
A large percentage of homes in the Metro Atlanta area are part of a homeowner’s association – commonly referred to as an HOA. Homeowner’s associations are the governing bodies of residential communities such as gated neighborhoods, apartment complexes, or condo...