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My Child is Ready for College – But Is Everything Ready?
It’s May, the school year is coming to an end, and millions of Seniors are turning their attention toward getting ready for college. A lot goes into shipping out to a new city or town to explore fresh educational horizons. You’ve got to pack up your life, say goodbye...
Put Trust In Us: Don’t Write Your Own Trusts
So, you’ve been hearing about revocable living trusts. The idea sounds good, you think you might need one, yourself, and a little bit of Googling has given you the idea that whipping one up falls in the same category as fixing the kitchen sink (i.e. you can do it on...
A Trust is More than Just a Will Substitute
Trusts and Wills are often talked about as if they were two sides of the same coin. In reality, these tools can be used to achieve very different estate planning goals. Yes, they both direct the distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries when you die…but this...
More than Candy and Flowers – Trust Planning Shows True Love
It’s that time of year again – love is in the air! As Valentine’s Day approaches, we make dinner reservations and shop for the perfect gift to express our love. This Valentine’s Day, consider giving a heartfelt gift—an estate plan to provide support and guidance for...
Long-Term Care Insurance: What Is It and Who Provides It?
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
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
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...
Taking Time to Reflect and Recognize All We Have to Be Thankful For, From Our Team to Our Clients!
The holidays are upon us and now, more than ever, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we have to be grateful for—which, in the case of the Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia, is a lot! You would think that year after year of working with such an...
Making the Most Out of Your Money with A Charitable Remainder Trust
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
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
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...
How To Select A Trustee For Your Special Needs Trust
Confidently choosing the right trustee for any trust is a difficult and extremely important decision. The decision becomes even more important in the case of choosing the right trustee for the trust you have created to protect your loved one with special...
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