ESTATE PLANNING – Wills

If you are in the process of drafting a will, it is important to make sure that your will meets all state requirements. Creating a will is arguably the most important part of the estate planning process, so it is important that the courts declare your will to be...

Traditionally, estate planning isn’t a top priority for younger people. Many incorrectly assume that an estate implies excessive wealth, and applies only to those with a home, who are married or have children. But planning your estate is a good idea for any adult, no...

Making the choice to draft a will is a very responsible decision. Although no one wants to think about their death, having a valid will in place reassures you that your property will be distributed the way you want it, and your loved ones will be taken care of. Since...

In Georgia, people automatically equate estate planning with creating a will or trust. This is understandable since these are key aspects of many estate plans. However, there are other issues that can be addressed with an estate plan, such as health care decisions....

A will seems like a simple legal instrument that can be used to dictate how assets will be distributed upon death. While that’s true to a certain extent, creating a legally valid will takes much more than just writing down what you want on a piece of paper. It takes a...