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Give Thanks with a Thoughtful Estate Plan
What are you Thankful for this Year? Thanksgiving is the first spark of the holiday season, and before we head into the merriment, joy, and yes, sometimes stress, we are given the opportunity to pause and consider what we are thankful for. What are you most thankful...
FAQ: Estate Planning for International Travelers
Traveling the world is an exhilarating adventure! Planning for a big trip across the globe is fun and exciting. However, thinking about estate planning while plotting the course of your big adventure can be decidedly less exciting. Although estate planning isn’t the...
Georgia Homestead Exemption Reminder
As we near the end of the year, we draw closer to another tax season. If you are a homeowner in the State of Georgia, you are likely very familiar with the season of property assessments and taxation. However, you may not know as much about your homestead exemption....
Protecting The Fur Babies: Estate Planning for Pets
Your Fur-Baby is Part of the Family If you are like us at Brian M. Douglas & Associates, you know that pets are a part of the family. In the words of Jane Goodall, “You cannot share your life with a dog … or a cat, and not know perfectly well that animals have...
Estate Planning Doesn’t Have to Be So Spooky
During the weeks leading up to Halloween, everywhere you look there are signs of the spooky season: ghosts, monsters, zombies, and ghouls are hanging from windows and doors throughout Atlanta. We may even visit a haunted house or see a horror movie. But truthfully,...
Are You a Member of the Sandwich Generation?
These days, there is a name for every generation: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and each generation is loosely defined by a few key characteristics that group them together. You may have heard the term “Sandwich Generation” used lately, but what does it...
Using an LLC to Protect Your Life Savings
Whether you are just starting a new venture or are building your existing business, being an entrepreneur is an exciting endeavor! As a business owner, you have the ability to build a lot of personal and financial freedom into your life. However, if you are like many...
Three Reasons to Consider Using a Trust in a Personal Injury Settlement
Personal injury is an area of law designed to protect individuals and families who are injured by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another. Imagine you are driving home from work, and you are stuck in stop-and-go traffic. You brake behind the car in...
Debunked: The Myth of the Double Dry Closing
Where You’ve Heard It Before If you are interested in wholesaling real estate, you have likely seen advertising for real estate wealth building seminars pretty much everywhere. If you are already in the business, you may have even attended one. While some seminars are...
Financial Protection for Unmarried Couples
There are all kinds of reasons to wait before doing an estate plan. We hear them all the time: “I am not out of debt yet.” “I am not wealthy enough.” “I am too busy.” Or, very often, “We aren’t even married.” There is a dangerous myth out there about estate planning...
Tips for Planning Your Living Trust
How to Plan Your Revocable Living Trust When it comes to preparing an estate plan, many individuals opt for a revocable living trust over a basic last will and testament. This choice can be for many reasons, including the privacy involved with a trust, the fact that...
Hiring a Property Manager for Your Rental Property
Throughout the country, the real estate industry is booming. As the industry continues to grow, more homeowners are investing in rental properties. These investment properties can generate stable, long-term income for the property owner and generate a number of other...