by Brian Douglas | Sep 7, 2022 | Estate Planning
Whether it’s a dog, cat, bird, reptile, horse, or other four-legged friend, more than 70% of US households own at least one pet (Source: American Pet Products Association). While many of us consider our pets as part of the family, surprisingly, these animals are not...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Recent changes to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) means that grandparents can soon leave money for their grandchildren’s education without harming their chances for financial aid. FAFSA Simplification Act The FAFSA Simplification Act, which was signed...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 24, 2022 | Estate Planning
It’s August, which means that teenagers across Georgia are scrambling to pack up their belongings and purchase everything on their college checklist. Before your new college student heads to campus, there are some estate planning documents they should consider filling...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 1, 2022 | Estate Planning menu
You might have heard about Trusts being something only the Rich and Famous have. But they are not the only ones who can benefit from them! Trusts can be one of the most misunderstood aspects of estate planning. Read on to learn more about what they are, what they do,...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 27, 2022 | Probate
In an ideal situation, a person creates an estate plan that clearly addresses the disposition of their assets and goes through the probate process with any issues. But this is not always the case. An individual may have had trouble memorializing their wishes to their...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 26, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you are a parent of a special needs child, you should be aware of what laws are in place to protect you and your child. Special education laws are aimed to enhance the educational access of students with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve turned on the news or scrolled through a news publication recently, you’ve likely seen many headlines about the state of the economy. Should you be concerned? What is a Bear Market? In June, the S&P 500 officially entered a bear market, which is a term...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 19, 2022 | Probate
As a surviving spouse have you heard about Georgia’s Law of “Year’s Support” in Decedent’s Estates? Common Misconceptions Often surviving spouses have the misconception that the Probate Courts in Georgia (of competent venue) will automatically grant an award of a...
