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Are Cryptocurrencies a Good Way to Build Generational Wealth?
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...
What is Your New School Year Resolution?
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...
What Are the Phases of Probate?
The probate process may seem unclear to many individuals after the death of their loved one. Unless someone is experienced in probate law, it may be confusing and a little intimidating to face the legal system in handling their loved one’s estate. However, the...
What To Do When A Loved One Dies
As estate planning attorneys, there are some parts of our work that we don’t look forward to. Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping families prepare for the future -- easing their worries and protecting what’s most important. However, the advance...
Everything You Need to Know About Georgia Power of Attorney
A comprehensive estate plan is about far more than just transferring your worldly possessions to your heirs. In fact, a good estate plan should be effective even before you pass away. It can be difficult to imagine, but what would happen if you are unable to take care...
5 Essential Estate Planning Tips
Nobody really likes to talk about death, much less plan for it. But it happens, and you need to prepare for when it does. Follow the estate planning tips below to make sure you are prepared for the inevitable. 1. Establish a Will The first step to planning your estate...
How to Buy a Home with an HOA
With all of the new development throughout the Atlanta region, communities are more commonly governed by homeowners associations (HOAs). But what does it mean to move into a community with an HOA? What should you be looking for? What questions should you be asking. In...
Keep Your Vacation Home Out of Ancillary Probate
It's the middle of summer, and families all across Atlanta are looking for ways to beat the heat. Does your family love to escape to the beach? What about a cool mountain retreat? Maybe you like to take a week every summer to visit friends or family up north. Wherever...
Providing For Your Pet After You Pass
Whatever your initial reaction to pet estate planning, we know that you adore your pet. In fact, statistics show that you feel even more strongly than that. In a recent poll, 9 out of 10 people said that their pet was considered a member of the family. But, have you...
Insolvent Estate: What Happens When Someone Dies in Debt?
Once an executor or administrator has been appointed to an estate, one of their first tasks is to pay off debts the deceased owed at the time of his or her death. If the estate has enough assets to cover these debts, the executor or administrator is charged with...
How the SECURE Act Could Change Your Estate Plan
For many, your IRA is the largest asset in your estate. Yes, even larger than your home or your investments. Why? Because you worked hard to save for retirement. You have dutifully contributed to your IRA over the years knowing that, not only is your IRA your safety...
Homebuyers, Don’t Get Scammed Out of Your Life’s Savings
In the past few years, there has been a spike in cybercrime affecting homebuyers. According to the FBI, homebuyers are at risk because of a fairly easy-to-execute online scam. Basically, what can happen is a scammer can use malware to hack into the email of a realtor...