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...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 5, 2021 | Probate
The probate process is a structured and regulated means of closing a loved one’s estate. While Georgia probate law and the Probate Court can help guide the distribution of assets and property, this process can also be burdensome for family members who are already...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
2020, a year full of uncertainty, is finally behind us. For months, many aspects of our lives have been interrupted and reconfigured. However, with the New Year comes a new opportunity to reflect on our needs and plan for the future. Today, we’re taking a look at...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
About a year ago, in late December 2019, everyone was all abuzz for the new year. It was about to be a new decade! We made plans for our health, our families, our friends, and our careers. So many exciting opportunities and new projects. And then…. 2020 happened. With...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 16, 2020 | Probate
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time of year. It seems like we feel their absence most strongly during holidays because of the memories and holiday traditions that they used to be apart of. To...