by BMD & Associates | May 14, 2025 | Estate Planning
Losing a parent or primary caregiver is always hard. When the person left behind lives with an intellectual, developmental, or physical disability, that loss can feel overwhelming—both emotionally and practically. The surviving family must find a way to replace not...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 30, 2025 | Estate Planning
Life insurance is more than an emergency parachute that pops open when you die. In Georgia, it can be the engine that pulls an entire estate plan across the finish line—avoiding probate delays, shielding assets from creditors, and delivering tax-efficient wealth...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 23, 2025 | Estate Planning
You have the venue deposit paid, the rings resized, and the “thank-you” cards ordered—now comes the less glamorous (but far more consequential) part of married life: protecting one another if the unthinkable happens. Estate planning sounds like something reserved for...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 16, 2025 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is not a static, one-and-done task; it is a dynamic process that should evolve alongside your life circumstances, financial situation, and the changing legal landscape. In Georgia, where state-specific laws play a significant role in how estates are...
by BMD & Associates | Mar 26, 2025 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a delicate topic—especially when debt is part of the equation. Many individuals worry that having personal loans, credit card balances, medical bills, mortgages, or other liabilities might complicate the process of passing on assets and security...
by BMD & Associates | Mar 12, 2025 | Estate Planning
Estate planning after entering a second marriage is seldom straightforward. Life rarely follows a predictable path, and Georgia law presents its own nuances that make proper planning indispensable. Perhaps both spouses bring assets to the marriage, such as homes,...