by Brian Douglas | Oct 15, 2019 | Probate
What’s better, probate or nonprobate assets? In the context of avoiding probate, it would seem non-probate assets would be. You see, with non-probate assets, your heirs don’t have to worry about the probate process. These assets will pass directly to them as...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
As a responsible parent, business owner, homeowner, or caregiver, you wrote a will. You have a Power of Attorney. You even have a complete Advance Medical Directive. So, you’re done, right? Sure, those documents were completed fifteen years ago, but nothing’s really...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 1, 2019 | Probate
Did you know that only 40% of Americans have a will, and even with a will probate may still be a necessity. Navigating through the probate process can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the terminology. Are you going through probate? We’re...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
If you own a home in the State of Georgia, you know that homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. During any given year, there are dozens (if not hundreds) of small and large decisions that you make to protect and preserve your home. From changing air filters...
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...
