3 Ways To Initiate “The Conversation” About Estate Planning
It’s hard to even think about what would happen to your family if something happened to you. While it’s a difficult thing to think...
Make Sure You Can Be a Parent to Your College-Aged Child in an Emergency
Sending your son or daughter to college is one of the most exciting, and nerve-wrecking times for a parent! You’ll worry whether they...
If I Were Shawty Lo’s Estate Planning Attorney…
Photo Credit: Vibe Atlanta rapper, Carlos Walker a.k.a. Shawty Lo, passed away unexpectedly last month in a fatal car accident at the...
Get Your Power of Attorney in Place BEFORE You Need it!
One of the reasons why I became interested in estate planning was personally experiencing the huge impact of not having a proper estate...
6 Things a Last Will and Testament WON’T Do
If you have made the decision that the time is now to protect yourself and your family by creating your estate plan, that’s great! Now...
Who Inherits When You Die WITHOUT a Will in the State of Georgia?
As an estate planning attorney, I want to make sure clients are very clear on the consequences of not having a plan in place. Most...
Beyond the Advance Directive for Health Care: Why Everyone Needs a Personal Care Plan
Every adult (18 and over) needs an Advance Directive for Health Care. If you become incapacitated and unable to communicate your health...
4 Things to Do Now if You've Recently Lost a Loved One
Losing a loved one is extremely difficult. Attempting to manage the financial affairs after the passing of a loved one can be stressful...
If You Have Life Insurance and Minor Children, Avoid These 2 Estate Planning Pitfalls!
I enjoy working with parents of young children and it’s always a great joy to help them plan for the future. Even though I’m an attorney...
Did Prince Die Without a Will? What Can We Learn from the Music Icon
We were all shocked to learn about the passing of a legend last week. Details are now emerging about his estate plan, or lack thereof....