by Brian Douglas | Feb 22, 2017 | Estate Planning
Unfortunately, some heirs and beneficiaries take advantage of their close relationship with a parent, uncle, sister, relative, or someone they are helping out in order to get that person to write a will that favors them. Georgia probate law is aware that this pressure...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 9, 2017 | Estate Planning
A personal representative is an individual chosen by the testator or by a majority of the heirs to administer his or her estate. That person is appointed through the probate court process. The duties of the personal representative are numerous and can come with...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Losing a loved one because of the negligent, reckless or criminal actions of another person or entity can be an extremely traumatic event for the survivors. In fact, coping with the death of a loved one may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face in our...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 21, 2016 | Estate Planning
Though you probably can’t use them to buy groceries or a pair of jeans from Amazon, cryptocurrencies, if you happen to own them, merit careful consideration during the estate planning process. With the recent spike in value for select cryptocurrencies, making sure...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 28, 2014 | Real Estate
If you are thinking about getting a divorce it is important to be prepared for what can be one of the most challenging aspects of the process: property division. When you and your spouse decide to split you must also decide how any property that you own together will...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Car accidents are not all equal when it comes time to collect compensation for injuries and property damage. Depending on the state of occurrence and the material case factors of the wreck, sometimes cases involve several negligent parties who have extensive insurance...