by Brian Douglas | Jun 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
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,...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 16, 2020 | Estate Planning
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...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 9, 2020 | Real Estate
For many people, owning a home is one of the most significant investments they will make. During the home buying or selling process, there can be hundreds of documents and countless details to deal with. The required paperwork can be one of the most challenging...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Now more than ever, social isolation is a major issue among families. Not only does it affect those who are adhering to the current health guidelines, but it also impacts our older relatives. Our grandparents, neighbors, and friends who were already living by...
by Brian Douglas | May 26, 2020 | Probate
The time immediately following the death of a relative or loved can be extraordinarily difficult. To make matters worse, there is often a gauntlet of affairs that need to be taken care of, preferably in short order. During times like these, it is important to have a...
by Brian Douglas | May 26, 2020 | Real Estate
Putting your home on the market can be stressful and emotional during normal circumstances. Add a pandemic into the mix, and there are even more issues to deal with. But despite the COVID-19 health crisis, the spring and summer months continue to be peak seasons for...
by Brian Douglas | May 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a tremendous toll on our health, safety, and the economy. It is also impacting charitable organizations and their ability to provide critical services. In extraordinary times like these, with the financial market uncertain, people...
by Brian Douglas | May 5, 2020 | Probate
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...
