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Thankful for You
As the holidays approach, we are extra thankful for our colleagues, clients, families and friends. To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we continue our tradition of donating to a local organization that we are happy to support, North Fulton Community Charities. The...
Wills Do Work…But May Not Be the Best Option for Your Loved Ones
Rest assured be it through a will or a living trust, your assets will end up distributed to your loved ones according to your wishes. Your choice of estate planning vehicle does not influence the distribution of your life’s work; however, it does determine the route...
Who Owns The House?
For many of us, our home is the most valuable asset we own. Yet many Georgia residents who own their home jointly with a spouse or other family member do not understand what would happen to the ownership of that home if one of the owners died. In Georgia, for...
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Trust
As the holidays approach, family is much on our minds. Particularly in this year where celebrations are sure to look different than what we might traditionally enjoy, many of my clients are considering how to best protect their children. Whether a couple has been...
Estate Planning for a Lifetime
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. Many people view Estate Planning as a “one and done,” believing that the decisions they make when drafting their documents are permanent. This can lead to undo stress and worry about how relationships with...
But What Will Really Happen if I Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
If you’ve ever found yourself asking the above, we’ve found the root problem. After all, estate planning is not just a task for the elderly or the dying. Despite common misconceptions, an estate plan is not an end of life plan or something you prepare in old age....
The Gift of Peace of Mind
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as an Estate Planning attorney is the satisfaction of helping families achieve their goals and protect what matters most to them. Because what I do is really about...
Avoiding Misconceptions: How to Create an Estate Plan that Upholds Your Financial and Family Goals.
Ask ten people on the street what the first step to building an estate plan is and I’ll bet my pinky finger that the majority will tell you to talk to a lawyer (or to ask Google) and the rest will hastily shuffle away, thinking you’re trying to sell them something....
Navigating Tough Conversations in Estate Planning or Eldercare
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. Proper Estate Planning may provide security and peace of mind but sometimes feels difficult to approach. This month, I want to share resources geared toward overcoming obstacles that you or your family may be...
The Impact of the SECURE Act on Your Estate Plan
Estate planning is a game of timing. Regulations change constantly meaning best practices are in continual flux. Ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of means treating your plan as an evolving document. With the passing of recent legislation and the...
Help Your Executor Out
When putting together your estate plan, you need to choose an Executor, the person responsible for administering your estate. Once you’ve decided on who that should be, there are things you can do to help your Executor out. Prepare a list of assets, including real...
Should Your Child Have A Special Needs Trust?
Parents of a child who is receiving benefits from a needs based government program (or might be eligible for such benefits in the future) must pay careful attention to their estate planning. The options available for leaving assets to the child are: Disinherit the...
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Johns Creek, Georgia 30022
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