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How Covid-19 Has Further Increased Delays in Probate
If losing a loved one to Covid-19 weren’t cruel enough, current delays in probate are adding insult to injury by tying up inheritances and forcing folks to swallow continued fees. In March, the Georgia Supreme Court declared a statewide judicial emergency, asking...
Doing Our Part To Help Front Line Workers
Although a mask can provide protection from COVID-19, more is needed to ensure that you are protected in a health crisis. This is top of mind for health care workers, first responders and educators as the global struggle with the pandemic continues. At Estate...
One Person Can Make A Difference
Several months ago, one of our valued clients, Bill Fillman, reached out for assistance in incorporating a non-profit designed to help local restaurants and front line workers struggling in the wake of COVID-19. This week, he is up and running and so I’ve invited him...
Protecting Young Adults During COVID-19
For young adults in a pre-pandemic world, the future was exciting and unknown, with little thought about bad things that might happen. But bad things can happen. COVID-19 has made that very clear. In the state of Georgia, a child becomes a legal adult at the age of...
Take Advantage of Time Together to Start Talking about Estate Planning
Between the social unrest sparked by the murder of George Floyd and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, our country is facing its toughest moment of the twenty-first-century. Silver linings are fleeting and yet one which has provided many folks has an important source of...
Returning To The Office: Our COVID-19 Policies
As we work toward reopening our office in the coming weeks, I would like to share our updated COVID-19 policy. Beginning the week of June 22, 2020, we will be booking a limited number of in-office document signing appointments; the week of July 5, 2020 we will resume...
The Sandwich Generation
For many Americans, the pressures of adjusting to the “new normal” extend far beyond personal responsibility. The term “Sandwich Generation” was coined in the 1980s to describe the growing number of people in their 40s or 50s who are raising young or teenaged...
Why You Should Think Twice Before Going with a DIY Will
Despite the critical importance of asset organization and estate planning, only 42% of US adults have drafted a will. The danger of the Covid-19 pandemic has provoked an uptick in the numbers but in many cases, folks are little more protected than when they had no...
Pros and Cons of a Joint Account with Mom or Dad
In these uncertain times, many are exploring ways to help their loved ones ensure safety and security. Adding a child to a bank account might seem like the perfect solution to safeguarding an elderly parent’s finances. Once added to the account as joint owner, the...
The One Estate Planning Document That Could Prevent Heartbreaking Conflict at the End-of-Life
If you’ve been reading the news—and is there anyone out there who hasn’t been?—you’ve thought about your economic wellbeing for at least a moment. You might’ve even reviewed your cash flow and prepared a budget to ensure you’re set up to weather the current crisis....
Millennials Need Estate Planning Too!
The COVID-19 crisis is impacting people of all ages. Jeremiah Amos, an associate attorney at Debra Robinson Law Group, has an important message to share about the necessity of estate planning for younger generations. Many of my friends are getting married and...
Refresh Your Estate Plan, Rejuvenate Your Peace of Mind
The coronavirus pandemic has been a reminder of how quickly our lives can change. Seemingly healthy people are being afflicted with this virus, leading to untimely deaths and heartbroken families. These monumental and shocking events should be prompting us all to...
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