Atlanta Estate Planning Blog

Powers of attorney (POAs) are legal document used in estate planning that grants someone else the authority to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf, in the event that you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make those decisions yourself. You can...

Trust funds fill a vital role in modern estate planning. They allow you to address specific problems, such as providing for a loved one with special needs. They can also help you preserve your wealth for future generations. Revocable living trusts are among the most...

When it comes to estate planning, many people are not sure who to appoint as their executor. For some, the answer may be a family member or friend. But for others, a corporate executor may be the best choice. So if you're looking for impartiality, expertise, and...

More and more people are moving into senior communities as they get older. These communities, which typically have a minimum 55 years of age, offer the benefits of homeownership, including having your own place with a yard and some space between you and your...

As you’re doing your estate planning, you may want to think about your pet and what will happen to them if you pass away. Perhaps you’re young and you’re just worried about what would happen if you passed away unexpectedly. Or perhaps you have a pet that can live for...

It can sometimes be difficult to bring up estate planning with your parents. You naturally want to know if they've done their planning so that you know a framework is in place, especially regarding medical decisions and things of this nature. But you also may feel...

Your estate plan determines what happens when you die and also what happens if you need medical support later in life. If you end up in a coma or the courts determine that you lack the necessary testamentary capacity to act on your own behalf, someone else will need...

A trust will remain in place long after you are gone. As such, you can use it to financially protect and provide for your loved ones in the long term. In addition, trust assets will be managed according to your instructions, which adds to the usefulness of these...

Estate disputes happen for many different reasons, but one common thing that is cited is the role of sentimental items. These items are often referred to as family heirlooms, but they may not be items that have been passed on over the generations. It could just be...

Guardianships can certainly be used for children, and they are a major part of estate planning. In fact, one thing that often spurs people to begin thinking about estate planning is when they have a child. They know that the child needs to be cared for if they pass...