by Brian Douglas | Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
When a loved one dies, emotions are bound to get involved, but many times, these high emotions can lead to some major problems for family members of that person. However, proper estate planning can help alleviate some of these issues before they even start. While...
by Brian Douglas | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Probate Is Not Always the Worst Option The idea of probate is often thought of as the worst thing that can happen to an individual’s estate. It is considered something that should be avoided at all costs. However, probate is not always the worst option when it comes...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Often, the estate planning conversation is all about money. We talk about transferring money and property from one generation to the next and how to save as much as possible. While all that money stuff is still true, there is an even more immediate aspect of estate...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring is a time of renewal, new growth, and possibility. Although many of us experience a burst of energy as the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it often doesn’t last long. In just a few weeks, our lives will begin to bustle with summertime preparations...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Depending on how you look at the year, we are either one-third of the way through the tax year (four months since you last filed taxes in April 2018), or we are in the last third of the calendar year (only four months until 2019!). No matter how you count it, the end...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the State of Georgia, there are special benefits conferred to properties that qualify as homesteads. Only homeowners can receive the benefits of a homestead property, and these benefits are only available if the home is the owner’s legal residence as of January 1...