Probate and Estate Administration Archives - Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia

Spring Cleaning Is More Than Just Cleaning Windows: 4 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Estate Plan

by Jim Miskell | Mar 17, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts

Daylight savings is now behind us and spring is officially in the air. As winter thaws, trees start to regain their foliage, and the first tulips begin peeking out, the world feels flush with energy. New life is everywhere and with it, newfound motivation. Spring is...

Revocable Trusts & Irrevocable Trusts: How to Know What is Right for Your Planning Needs

by Jim Miskell | Mar 3, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts

I met with my longtime client Stan to review his planning. Stan is a widower and his daughter, Anna, is his only child and sole beneficiary. His assets are well below the estate tax threshold. He has retirement savings, personal property, and a house. During our...

All the Money and Fame in the World Means Nothing Without Planning for the Future with a Secure Estate Plan

by Jim Miskell | Feb 28, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration

It is easy to assume that the rich and famous are immune to financial calamity and yet where planning for the future is concerned, this is hardly true. Countless examples of the super-wealthy losing hundreds of millions to poor (or non-existent) estate plans exist...

Beware: Vulnerabilities in the Guardianship System as Seen in Recent Films

by Jim Miskell | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration

Hollywood is in the business of entertainment, not education, and so it’s no surprise that they rarely stay true-to-fact when addressing nuanced social issues. Drama sells, after all; detailed explanation doesn’t. This said, two recent productions—I Care a Lot and...

The Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia and the Debra Robinson Law Group are Joining Forces!

by Jim Miskell | Oct 28, 2021 | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration

We are excited to announce that we are growing our staff to better serve our clients! The Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia is joining forces with the Debra Robinson Law Group. Both firms are excited to grow together in Johns Creek as we transition over to the...

What to Look for When Choosing an Estate Planner

by Jim Miskell | Oct 21, 2021 | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration

Estate planning is a crucial part of your financial plan. A will, trust, health care proxy, and financial power of attorney all work together to ensure not just your personal and economic well-being, but that of your loved ones, too. Maximizing your children’s...