When a loved one dies, emotions are bound to get involved, but many times, these high emotions can lead to some major problems for family members of that person. However, proper estate planning can help alleviate some of these issues before they even start. While disputes between family members can happen even if the …
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Why End-of-Life Health Care is Essential to Estate Planning
Estate planning is not only a method to protect the financial assets of the protected party. In fact, finances are only a part of a comprehensive estate plan. Medical planning and decisions should be made and kept in mind when making an estate plan. Once these decisions are made, and an estate plan is executed, …
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The Secret Reason People Don’t Get Around to Estate Planning
We often talk about estate planning as a gift to our loved ones. By creating a plan in advance, we help our friends and family members manage the stressful and painful time just after our passing when they need to step up to get our “affairs in order.” We talk about estate planning as a …
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Do You Need a Simple Probate Avoidance Trust?
You’ve probably heard the term “trust” used before. Often, it’s used in the context of a “trust fund baby,” someone who doesn’t really have to work because they always have a steady flow of money coming in from a wealthy relative. But, keeping your kids living the good life isn’t really the primary function of …
Why Probate Is Not Always a Bad Thing
Probate Is Not Always the Worst Option The idea of probate is often thought of as the worst thing that can happen to an individual’s estate. It is considered something that should be avoided at all costs. However, probate is not always the worst option when it comes to handling an individual’s estate. In many …
Are You an Informed Advocate for the Elders in Your Work?
Do you work with the elderly in your profession? Are you a social worker, caregiver, or nursing home administrator? If you work with the elderly in your job, one of the most important roles you can fulfill is that of the informed advocate. The elders in our community are some of the most vulnerable among …
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Treat Your Mom this Mother’s Day (and Invest a Little in Yourself, Too!)
Have you already bought your mom something special for Mother’s Day? If you are behind on your shopping, don’t panic! There is still time to get her something thoughtful, meaningful, and memorable. Sure, it’s not the first thing people think of when they think “Mom,” but it is incredibly important. We’re talking about creating a …
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7 Points to Determine if a Will is Valid
Determining the Validity of a Will in Georgia A last will and testament is the most basic document included as part of an individual’s estate plan. It allows the person who wrote the document, also known as the testator, to designate who will be responsible for handling his or her estate after the testator has …