On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | May 21, 2020 | Firm News
When Georgia residents create an estate plan, too many fall into the trap of thinking that is all there is. In reality, you cannot just create an estate plan and leave it. This plan must reflect your most recent life circumstances. Many people wait until specific...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | May 7, 2020 | Firm News
Georgia entrepreneurs have a lot of things to consider when starting their business. A succession plan may not be the first on your mind, though. After all, most business owners plan on running their business for a long time to come. So why is it important to have a...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Apr 25, 2020 | Firm News
You know it is important to plan for the future when you have a special needs child. You may wonder what kind of plans you need to make to ensure your child’s future is secure. There are several aspects of special needs planning you should consider. Independence...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Apr 9, 2020 | Firm News
Planning for your golden years is very important, and since Americans are living longer than ever it is highly likely that you will need assisted care. Most people do need assistance with activities like bathing and dressing when they get to a certain age. For some...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Feb 22, 2020 | Firm News
While the majority of aspects related to estate planning are not going to come into effect until after your death, this is not true for all documents. One document that may potentially come into use prior to death is a living will. According to the Mayo Clinic, a...
On behalf of Hill & Watchko, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Firm News
The purpose of the estate planning process is to help conserve as many of your assets as you can in order to pass them on to your beneficiaries in Alpharetta. This includes planning to potentially avoid probate and even to avoid estate taxes. Georgia does not impose...
