by Brian Douglas | Nov 15, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
When a person passes away, and their loved ones are ready to probate the will and close the estate, they may wonder, “do I have to hire the same attorney who drafted the estate plan to then probate the will?” What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do? An estate...
by Brian Douglas | Nov 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
Veterans Day honors all those who have served in the US military. Originally known as Armistice Day, this federal holiday also marks the end of World War I on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918. At Brian M. Douglas & Associates, we greatly...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
For previous generations, when an older family member or loved one needed help with their daily activities, their other family members would take turns checking in on them, or they would move in with a younger relative. Unfortunately, these might not be realistic...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 18-24, 2021) is a public campaign designed to help us understand why an estate plan is essential to our financial wellness. Surprisingly, only 32% of the US population currently has a will (Source: Caring.com). That’s...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you have a family member or loved one with special needs, there are certain situations where they might require additional help and consideration. You want to make sure that they will always receive proper care, even if you’re no longer around to assist them. With...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are a parent or an adult child in a blended family, you may be wondering about inheritance rights for the different children involved. We’re discussing what Georgia law says regarding the rights of half-siblings and step-children. Half-Siblings While some...
