At The Manely Firm, P.C. we sincerely care about the lives of our clients and their families. We provide careful legal services to our clients from the cradle to the grave, and in all stages in between. With that in mind, I am pleased to announce that I am beginning...
Wills, Trusts And Estates
New Beginnings – A second chance at life and lessons learned
A wish for peace, joy and love for you and your families in 2024. On Mar 1, 2023, my life fundamentally changed. I remember staring at the MRI report reading “significant renal mass.” The words were confusing, medical terminology that I had briefly encountered, but...
The Basics of an Advance Directive of Healthcare in Georgia
If you become incapacitated and unable to manage your own financial affairs, you might mistakenly think, as a lot of folks do, your spouse or adult children can automatically step in and take over for you in handling your personal and medical care. The shocking truth...
Planning for the Future
"Nothing we do can change the past, but everything we do changes the future." __ Ashleigh BrilliantA person accomplished so much in their life. One morning they woke up, sat in their favorite chair, sipping their favorite warm...
Will It Into Existence – A Letter to My Community
Have you ever heard the expression "will it into existence" or "speak it into existence?" You can certainly be positive and try to will or speak things into existence. But, in my experience, that is where it starts. You have to follow that up with action. And, in...
Spring Forward and Protect Your Family with Estate Planning
On March 13th it will be time to "spring forward" with the change to Daylight Saving Time. While it's no fun losing an hour of sleep, it is always a nice reminder the long days of summer are ahead.I'd also like to remind you all that there are other ways to "spring...
Protect Your Inheritance If Your Heirs Get Divorced!
While we hate to think of our children dealing with the pain of divorce, unfortunately, it does happen. Of course, everyone knows one of the hardest parts of a divorce is dividing assets. It's messy, painful, and can feel like salt in an open wound......especially...
A Tax-Time Audit For Your Estate Plan
As you gather important documents and prepare to square up financially this year with Uncle Sam, why not give a quick 'tax-time' time audit to your estate plan, too?With your financial information handy, it's easy to gauge just how much your personal situation may...
Estate Planning Basics from Your Georgia Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer
Tonight's post was written by Georgia's Wills, Trusts and Estates Guru, Steve Worrall.Wills and trusts lawyers in Georgia handle so much more than just the creation of legal documents. One of the most important parts of the job is educating and guiding our clients...
Wills, Trust and Estates: 4 Reasons Everyone Needs Estate Planning
Tonight's essential blog post on Estate Planning was written by our own Guru of Wills, Trusts and Estates, Steve Worrall.October 19th-25th marks National Estate Planning Awareness Week in the United States. The observance seeks to educate the public about the...