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If you are drafting an estate plan and suspect that your beneficiaries may challenge your final wishes, you may consider adding a No Contest clause to your estate documents. But, is this the right decision for you and your loved ones? No Contest Clause: Explained A No Contest clause, also known as an In Terrorem …
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Flipping through the newspaper or scrolling down your county’s website, you may have seen a notice for Sheriff’s Sales or Tax Deed Auctions. When the state or county places a tax lien or deed on real estate, sometimes the government will try to sell that lien at auction. While some see these sales as investment …
In an earlier blog post, Brian M. Douglas & Associates wrote about the three estate planning documents that everyone should have: a last will and testament, an advanced directive for health care, and a power of attorney. We’re taking a closer look at the power of attorney and how it is a valuable tool for …
When business partners want to go their separate ways, they dissolve their partnership. When a couple wants to end their marriage, they get divorced. But what happens when property owners want to split? They turn to Georgia’s rules of partition and quiet title actions. Partition Actions When two or more people jointly own a piece …
Dividing Property in Georgia: Partition and Quiet Title ActionsRead More
This very small 6 inch Derringer was used by John Wilkes Booth in the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln, arguably the most valuable gun in the world. If you enjoy gun collecting and have some firearms that are heirlooms or investment pieces, you may want to pass those items along to friends and loved ones …
Applying for Medicaid can be complicated, especially when a married couple is trying to figure out long-term care for one or both spouses. With families having different concerns about health and finances, the process can sometimes feel stressful or overwhelming. We’re taking a look at what Medicaid is, how eligibility is determined, and what laws …
For the past year and a half, Georgia has been navigating the challenges of COVID-19 while keeping our legal systems up and running. One solution was to allow for the remote or virtual administration of certain professional services. Now that Governor Brian Kemp’s executive order and the Georgia Supreme Court’s order declaring a public health …
Georgia Extends Remote Notarization and Witnessing OrdersRead More
President Joe Biden recently proposed a plan for higher taxes to help fund his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The President is asking Congress for higher taxes on inherited property and to eliminate certain tax loopholes. If approved, these new federal tax terms could impact your estate planning. Current Laws on Estate and Inheritance Taxes …
