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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...
There are Some Things More Important Than Money
Often, the estate planning conversation is all about money. We talk about transferring money and property from one generation to the next and how to save as much as possible. While all that money stuff is still true, there is an even more immediate aspect of estate...
Does Your College Kid Have a Plan?
The end of the school year is drawing near, and high school seniors throughout the State of Georgia are starting to make a plan. They are choosing where they want to go to college, what classes they want to take, what dorms they want to occupy, and what interests they want to pursue. But, have […]
Planning to Sell Your Home This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Summer is a great time to be in the seller’s market, especially here in the Atlanta area. Are you planning on putting your home on the market this summer? If so, there are five key things that you need to know. Not quite there yet? Print this article out, hang it on your fridge, and […]
Spring is in the Air! There’s No Better Time to Clear Out Your To Do List
Spring is a time of renewal, new growth, and possibility. Although many of us experience a burst of energy as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it often doesn’t last long. In just a few weeks, our lives will begin to bustle with summertime preparations and an ever-growing To Do list. So, […]
Estate Planning for Newlyweds
It’s wedding season! Once again, we ring in the springtime with wedding bells and a flurry of “I dos.” From the moment you “kiss the bride (or groom),” break the glass, or bind your hands together, your relationship with your partner takes on a new financial and legal meaning. As a newly married couple, you […]
Planning for Passing: There is End-of-Life Support Available
Death is never an easy subject. However, it is an important topic that touches each and every person. So why is it so hard to talk about? For many of us, death is not a part of our daily lives. In fact, we tend to go out of our ways to remove ourselves from death […]
A Clear and Compassionate Plan Can Help Avoid Hurt
On March 4, 2019, America lost one of its favorite heartthrobs. Luke Perry (Coy Luther Perry, III) passed away after a tragic and unexpected illness. At the age of 52, he suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, and five days later, when it was clear he would not recover, his family made the decision to remove […]
Are Real Estate Agents Obsolete?
If you have been in the home buying market in recent years, you may have had this very thought. After all, home buying is more high-tech than ever, and, contrary to popular belief, millennial homebuyers make 34% of all home purchases (that’s the largest share of...
How to Exclude Heirs from Inheriting
In movies, it seems like parents are disinheriting their children left and right for reasons ranging from a nasty argument to marrying someone the parent doesn’t like to remarrying a new spouse. In fact, the circumstances surrounding disinheritance are far more complex and often messier. Choosing to disinherit a family member is a sensitive subject, […]
How to Leave Assets to a Loved One who Struggles with Addiction
In the United States, 21.5 million adults (aged 12 or older) battle with some kind of substance abuse disorder. The opioid epidemic is on the rise, and addiction affects many families nationwide. Decades of research have shown that addiction is a chronic illness, and many in recovery have one or more relapses (60% of patients […]
Brian M. Douglas, Esq. Explains Revocable Living Trusts
We’ve heard the buzz. We know what people are saying, and I am here to dispel the myths. A will is not the only way to transfer assets to your loved ones. Trusts are not reserved for the wealthy and the financially-minded. DIY wills you complete online will not create the same results as working […]