by Brian Douglas | Mar 6, 2018 | Estate Planning
Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was famously private and careful about how her novel was utilized in public space. When she died in 2016, her long-time attorney moved to have her will sealed. Despite common Alabama probate court practice to record wills...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 5, 2018 | Probate
The time after a parent passes is incredibly emotional. If your parent passed without a will, this period can also be very stressful. Without a will, it is not always clear what your parent would have wanted or how their estate will be handled. Fortunately, Georgia...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 1, 2018 | Estate Planning
In a revocable or irrevocable trust document, one of the most important appointments involves the trustee. The trustee is the person that the grantor or settlor wishes to handle all matters involving his or her trust, including assets and debts. The trustee is also...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 26, 2018 | Estate Planning
If you have a loved one with disabilities or special needs, you have likely thought about how you will protect and provide for them after you have passed. Providing for a loved one with special needs does not need to be difficult; however, it will need to be done...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 19, 2018 | Estate Planning
A dementia diagnosis is scary. You and your loved ones may be feeling overwhelmed and anxious about what lies ahead. The period after receiving a dementia diagnosis is time best spent with family and friends. However, you may also be worried about the future of your...