Protecting Your Interest In Family Law Matters
After your spouse or parent dies, you might face sudden financial concerns such as housing and daily living costs. In some cases, Georgia law may offer a way to address those needs via a probate remedy called year’s support. This remedy allows a surviving spouse and...
Many Georgia families assume trusts are only for the wealthy. That is simply not true. In fact, a trust is a practical, flexible tool that can help families of all income levels protect their loved ones and avoid the lengthy probate process. The good news is that...
When a loved one passes away, families may need to sell a home or land to pay off debts or divide an inheritance. In Georgia, you can sell property during the probate process in some cases, but the rules depend on the authority the court gives to the person in charge...
Georgia does not give unmarried fathers automatic authority to make decisions or secure time with their child. You only gain that authority when you take certain steps the law requires. Here is what you need to know. Your name on the birth certificate is not enough...
Widespread myths about estate planning in Georgia often hinder the process. These misunderstandings persist because of common assumptions and misinformation. Following these misconceptions may cause delays, add expenses or create disputes. Recognizing the truth behind...
Frequently, testators establishing estate plans allocate resources as compensation for their personal representatives. The people who administer an estate take on a lot of work and may spend a year or longer fulfilling their duties. What they receive in exchange for...
Some people use a scorched-earth approach as they prepare for divorce. Their emotions are so intense that they lash out at their spouses and fight over everything. This approach not only causes further damage to the dynamic between the spouses but can also result in a...
People preparing to create or update an estate plan have many concerns to address. They have to contemplate who depends on them and what types of support they may require. They also need to consider their obligations, including their debts. Often, people establishing...
Setting up an estate plan requires you to take stock of what assets you have and to determine what you want to happen to them when you pass away. Some people automatically assume that this task is always accomplished via a will; however, trusts are another option that...
Creating a will allows an individual to name someone to care for their children and can help them to establish a legacy after they die by ensuring that their property passes to specific people. Creating a will may seem easier than ever thanks to access to the...