Atlanta Estate Planning Blog

If you do not already have an estate plan in place, it is wise to do so as soon as possible. Dying without one would complicate life for those you love. Here are three essential documents you will need: An advanced health care directive Hopefully, you will die...

There are many misconceptions in circulation that still prevent people from creating a will and other estate planning documents. One of the most common is that estate planning is only for those who are gravely ill, or at an advanced stage of their lives.  This simply...

One of the satisfying parts of developing an estate plan is detailing how much money and other assets you’ll be able to leave to loved ones. You’ve worked hard your whole life, but you’ve also had some good fortune. You want to pass that down. If your children are...

Powers of attorney are documents that most people never need. These estate planning forms transfer legal authority for medical or financial matters to another person in the event of someone's future incapacitation. The average individual will need to plan for their...

Estate planning is an important task that can put your final wishes in motion and provide stability for your loved ones. Sadly, the process can be complex and your family may disagree over some of the terms in your estate planning instruments.  How can you avoid...

You were never much of a rolling stone, and you settled down to raise your kids in one spot pretty early. The family home means a lot to you – and you presume that it means a lot to your adult kids as well. Just the same, you may want to think twice before you leave...

No sibling or parent wants to heighten the antagonism between sisters and brothers when crafting their will. Yet it happens, often entirely unintentionally. Fighting can ensue after a family member dies and siblings don’t receive what they wanted or anticipated in the...

As people age, the chances that they will need nursing home care increase. Long-term care costs can be astronomical, so should you buy long-term care insurance? That depends on several factors, including your health and financial situation.  Here's what you need to...

No one knows what will happen to their health as they grow older. Family medical history and personal health issues influence the way a person ages. Some people age gracefully and retain their physical health and mental acuity well into their 80s, 90s or even beyond....

A large part of your estate plan will concern what happens to your assets when you are dead and buried. Yet what happens if you do not want to be dead and buried at all? There are several ways to hold a funeral, and more and more people are choosing cremation instead...