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Long-Term Care Insurance: What Is It and Who Provides It?

by Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog, Eldercare, Estate Planning

The cost of long-term care can come as a debilitating shock to individuals that have otherwise managed their finances responsibly throughout their life. A person turning 65 today has a 70% chance of requiring some form of long-term care and with costs starting from...

Making the Most of Year-End Estate and Charitable Planning Considerations

by Jim Miskell | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning

December means many things: dropping temperatures, shorter days, snow angels, family gatherings, and lists, lots and lots of lists. Folks are making holiday lists, invite lists, lists of New Year’s resolutions and, the smart ones are also listing important year-end...

Estate Planning: The Most Important Things To Do Before The End Of The New Year

by Jim Miskell | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning

If you still haven’t completed your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions time is running short. We’re well into December which means you have just a few weeks to deliver on those promises you made last January. Thousands each year resolve to take care of their estate...

Making the Most Out of Your Money with A Charitable Remainder Trust

by Jim Miskell | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

It’s officially November, which means shopping malls everywhere are queuing up their holiday playlists and storefronts will soon be decked with holly. The holiday spirit is in the air, and it’s got us thinking about what that means in the world of estate planning. How...

5 Tips to Protecting Your Family From Beyond the Grave

by Jim Miskell | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

It’s October, the month of sugar highs and paranormal disguise. Soon, the street will be teeming with the undead, and so what better time than now to talk about protecting your family from beyond the grave? You don’t have to believe in an afterlife to understand that...

After Losing a Loved One: Estate Planning as a Widowed Spouse

by Jim Miskell | Oct 13, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

Your spouse’s passing is among the hardest hurdles you’ll ever face. When you’ve built a life with another person, losing them does not just mean losing your best friend and biggest supporter, it also means losing a part of who you are. Your partner is gone, and the...