Atlanta Estate Planning Blog

If you’re like many Americans, a good portion of your assets are in retirement accounts. If you’ve been putting money away regularly, you likely have one or more individual retirement accounts (IRAs) with pretty healthy balances. You should already have beneficiaries...

Having your estate plan worked out now can go a long way toward protecting your future and your family. While you may believe you have a full-proof estate plan, there may be issues you don’t realize. Here are some of the common errors your need to avoid: 1. Writing...

When you're picking a power of attorney, you may start by thinking about the medical side of things. You want to choose an agent to make your medical decisions for you. You know that you could become incapacitated at a later date, and it's important to know that...

Drafting a will is a fundamental component of estate planning. A will can perform several functions but it largely relates to how your assets will be divided upon your death.  There are several options when drafting a will, you can even draft one on your own, but this...

No parent wants to imagine a situation where someone else assumes a full parenting role over their child. Unfortunately, life is uncertain. If you have minor children, it is in their best interest (and yours) that you designate a guardian for them in your will. Given...

You are getting older, and it’s a reality that you may need help getting your daily tasks done. You might need help with your cleaning or cooking, or you might need help getting into or out of the shower. In the future, you could need medical support, too. For this...

Many residents in Georgia want their estate plan to protect them as they age in addition to addressing their property after they die. Including the right documents in your estate plan will give you the most protection possible regardless of what you experienced in...

As people age, they may need more help to take care of themselves. If your elderly parent can no longer live independently, you may need to become their guardian.  Becoming a guardian is a complex legal process and can depend on several factors. How is guardianship...

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...