by Brian Douglas | May 18, 2026 | Estate Planning
When most Georgia families talk about “avoiding probate,” what they usually mean is avoiding delays, court filings, legal fees, and the stress that can come with transferring a home after someone dies. The good news is that Georgia law offers more than one way to pass...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 19, 2026 | Estate Planning
Most people think of an estate plan as something you create once—sign the documents, put them in a safe place, and move on. In reality, an estate plan is more like a living set of instructions that needs periodic maintenance. Your family circumstances change, your...
by BMD & Associates | Dec 17, 2025 | Estate Planning
When someone passes away owning property in multiple states, their estate becomes significantly more complex to settle. If you’re serving as an executor or administrator for a Georgia estate that includes out-of-state real estate or tangible personal property,...
by BMD & Associates | Dec 10, 2025 | Estate Planning
Choosing someone to act as your Power of Attorney is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your estate planning process. This isn’t paperwork you fill out and forget about. You’re selecting someone who could one day manage your...
by BMD & Associates | Dec 3, 2025 | Estate Planning
Nobody wants to think about dying with debt. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most people do. According to recent data, over 70% of Americans die with some form of outstanding debt. If you’re reading this while living in Georgia and carrying a mortgage,...
by BMD & Associates | Nov 5, 2025 | Estate Planning
Losing someone you love is hard enough. The grief, the emotional weight, the memories flooding back at unexpected moments. But when that person dies without leaving a will, you’re suddenly facing a maze of legal procedures on top of everything else. It’s a...
