Georgia law is intentional in protecting the dignity of wards, and it takes seriously the responsibility of guardians. The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities explains the guardian-ward relationship, which often applies to aging adults and those with mental...
Caring For You In The Long Term
Month: March 2020
Avoid making costly mistakes in your role as executor
When you agreed to become the executor of your uncle’s estate, you thought it was a responsibility that would not happen for years. However, he passed away unexpectedly, and you are now his executor. Avoid costly mistakes in carrying out your duties. Understand your...
Do 2017 tax law changes affect estate plans for divorced people?
Georgia residents who divorced after December 31, 2018, may find that the tax consequences for trust distributions have changed. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated a section of law governing who pays taxes on money they receive from a support trust, even if...
How can you prepare for long-term care costs?
According to CareConversations.org, as much as 70% of individuals will need some form of long-term care in their golden years. Yet, very few families actually plan for the day when an elderly loved one can no longer live on his or her own. If you and your loved ones...