Turning Challenges Into Solutions
If you are thinking about starting your estate planning, chances are something has triggered this decision. Perhaps you have recently gone through the tedious probate of your own parents, and you want to spare your loved ones the same fate. Maybe you have received a...
During estate planning, individuals typically try to create the best possible situation for their beneficiaries. However, this considerate act can come with considerable complications. Taxes, incomplete documents or disputes about the terms of an estate planning tool...
When you started your Georgia business, you probably had many plans in mind. Perhaps you had a goal to expand after a certain time, to branch out into philanthropic causes or to get rich quick so you could retire early. Most importantly, you may have planned for your...
When a loved one passes, families not only enter a period of loss and grieving, but they also often must deal with changes in income. Especially when the main financial provider of the family passes, there can be a significant financial burden placed on their loved...
When you are building your business, you make sacrifices. You make sacrifices now because you know your actions will benefit your family and protect their future. After you establish a business, you must think about what happens when you are no longer around. Changes...
Estate planning can feel overwhelming and intimidating. As you create your plan, you will need to consider who will execute your will after you pass. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a legal professional to make the process easier. What does a personal representative...
There is a big question often on the mind of a business owner: How can I ensure my trusted loved one will be able to take over this company, a prized legacy that has supported our family for so long? Finding a suitable answer is often a critical part of estate...
Passing a business on to your children is not the same as listing out other assets in your will. You need a viable business succession plan. You need to consider the future of the company and the employees, not just your own future or your heirs' futures. It's...
If you own a small business in the state of Georgia, it is likely that you will want your loved ones to benefit from your legacy in the future. Making sure that your business will live beyond your lifetime can be an exciting and fulfilling prospect. However, the road...
If you own a patent, trademark, copyright or other intellectual property, it is important that you include it in your estate plan. Without protection, the benefits or royalties from your work may not pass on to your beneficiaries. The life of your intellectual...