Will your children or loved ones know where your important documents are if you pass away tomorrow? Does your family know who you bank with or whether you have a will. Does your family know where your will is. Will your family know who your retirement plan is with or...
Wills, Trusts And Estates
Things I Wish I Knew About Estate Planning Before My Grandparents Passed Away
Sometimes you don’t know what to do until you’re in the situation. Some people may feel uncomfortable talking about or planning for death. They may assume that only the wealthy need an estate plan. Here are a few things I wish I knew before my grandparents passed...
What Is Probate Court and How To Avoid It?
Have you ever thought about how your family will transfer your assets to a spouse, children, family members, or others upon your death? The term probate may come up. A loved one’s assets could include their home, cars, bank accounts, etc. In Georgia and in most...
The Sandwich Generation
Almost three years ago, my husband and I, along with our then 4-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son, moved three hours away from our hometown in search of new opportunities. We understood that we were effectively leaving our support system, but we operated under the...
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...