Georgia residents who have a thorough estate plan can rest assured that their beneficiaries will receive property and other assets according to their wishes. However, if you have a family member with a disability and you want to provide for them after you are gone, a...
Caring For You In The Long Term
Year: 2019
Becoming eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid in Georgia
Nursing home care in Georgia is expensive, and few people have the resources to pay for this care on their own in the long term. If seniors are not prepared financially to make the move to long-term care, they may have to deplete their resources before they can...
Save your small business from an untimely end with an estate plan
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a Georgia business owner is to not plan for what happens after your death. Your small business is probably a considerable part of your life. You put your time and money into making it successful, so it is very important to...
A basic overview of a special needs trust and what it does
Those in Georgia who want to get one step ahead in the game of life and be prepared for anything are likely create an estate plan. This allows them to choose where their assets go, who controls them and who makes medical decisions for them if they are unable to do so...
Reasons conservators resign from the position
When choosing a person to serve as a guardian or conservator for a Georgia relative, one of the things to be aware of is that for various reasons, some guardians might choose to resign the position. It is helpful to know why a guardian might want to step down so you...
Does your estate plan include your pets?
If you are like many pet owners in Georgia, you want to make sure your animals have quality care after your death. Fortunately, there are several estate planning steps you may take to make sure your will includes your pets and provides for their needs. You use your...
The difference between conservatorships and guardianships
When you have a parent or other elder loved one who becomes incapable of making his or her own decisions regarding health care or finances, you may be wondering what you can do to help this person manage his or her personal affairs. Often, people facing similar...
Wasting expensive long-term care costs on poorly run facilities
Planning for long-term care in Georgia is a sensitive matter, and may include making arrangements on behalf of a loved one in order to meet his or her personal needs. The financial outlay to receive long-term care may require as much as $300,000, an amount which does...
What are some specific things to include in my estate plan?
If you have a special needs child, then you will need to take care when creating your estate plan in Georgia to ensure your child is properly taken care of in the event of your death. Your estate plan becomes incredibly important in this situation because your child...
How do I plan for the time immediately after my death if I have children?
You have done the right thing by creating a will or estate plan in Georgia that names a guardian for your children and sets them up financially. However, have you planned for what happens right after you die before your estate can go through probate? That time is...