by Brian Douglas | Feb 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
When someone dies without a will in the State of Georgia, that person’s “estate” will go through Georgia’s intestacy laws. Not many people understand what this means and what the laws are, but basically the State of Georgia has written a Will for you. 1. What Property...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 12, 2018 | Estate Planning
Social Security and Medicare have been a focus on the news in recent years, as elected officials, analysts, and pundits discuss the possibility of these programs changing or coming to an end over the next twenty years. In 2018, there are some changes to how these...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 5, 2018 | Estate Planning
Parents today are already familiar with the high cost of funding a child’s college education. Setting aside enough savings for one child’s education is tough, but for multiple children, it can seem impossible! In the 2016-2017 school year, The College Board reports...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 5, 2018 | Estate Planning
As you likely know, an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a savings account specifically designed for retirement that allows for special tax advantages. Money put into an IRA is not taxed as income at the time. Instead, it is taxed when the money is withdrawn...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 1, 2018 | Estate Planning
Congratulations! It is a girl (or boy). A new child is a blessing and a huge life change for new parents. Being a new parent can be a busy time and an overwhelming one at that. Establishing an estate plan is likely to be the last thing on the mind of these exhausted...
