by Brian Douglas | Sep 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
There is a common misconception that you don’t actually need an estate plan if you are unmarried or don’t have children. At Brian M. Douglas & Associates, we aren’t too sure where this idea could have come from. Estate planning is important whether or not you have...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the number and severity of natural disasters hitting the State of Georgia. As storms become more intense, so does the impact on Georgians. In the face of disaster, it is natural that our communities come together and...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 15, 2019 | Probate
As an executor of a will, you have a huge responsibility to the person whose will you are overseeing. It’s your job to make sure their dying wishes are carried out and that their estate is handled properly. With this in mind, it can be even more difficult to do if you...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you been thinking about retirement? Do you feel ready to take the big leap? If you are like most people, you are excited about the prospect of retirement but not too sure whether it’s possible for you. The decision to retire can be an emotional one, but it’s...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you been meaning to get around to estate planning, but you just can’t find the time? One of the reasons we hear most often from people putting off planning is that they don’t have enough time. They aren’t saying they don’t have time for a one hour meeting with an...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 1, 2019 | Probate
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed. Before you go through the process of probate for your loved one’s estate in Georgia, it helps to understand what’s involved and the general timeline. How long does probate take?...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last ten years or so, you have probably heard of cryptocurrencies like BitCoin. However, having heard of cryptocurrency has no bearing on whether you actually understand what it is and how it works. In fact, it’s...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
Back to school season can be a bittersweet time — on the one hand, it’s so hectic, it can seem impossible to fit anything else in. On the other, you finally have the kids back in school, returning to after school activities, and you regain a few pockets of time...
