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How to Disinherit Someone in Georgia
As we age, our relationships and our needs change. We may have new friends and family members. We may purchase property or experience success in business. Just as our loved ones and assets evolve throughout the years, our wishes regarding our estate plan may also...
What Can and Can’t a Power of Attorney Do?
If you’re considering creating an estate plan, you may have heard about the importance of naming a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can help manage finances, assist with legal transactions, and even help make decisions regarding your medical care. While this...
The Family Meeting: An Important Element of Your Estate Plan
You’ve met with your attorney and created a custom estate plan that protects your family and your legacy. You’ve signed the documents, filed the necessary paperwork, and stored your estate planning file in a safe place. You should be all done, right? No – not quite...
Should You Include a No Contest Clause in Your Estate Documents?
If you are drafting an estate plan and suspect that your beneficiaries may challenge your final wishes, you may consider adding a No Contest clause to your estate documents. But, is this the right decision for you and your loved ones? No Contest Clause: Explained A No...
Purchasing a Tax Lien in Georgia
Flipping through the newspaper or scrolling down your county’s website, you may have seen a notice for Sheriff’s Sales or Tax Deed Auctions. When the state or county places a tax lien or deed on real estate, sometimes the government will try to sell that lien at...
The Value of a Power of Attorney
In an earlier blog post, Brian M. Douglas & Associates wrote about the three estate planning documents that everyone should have: a last will and testament, an advanced directive for health care, and a power of attorney. We’re taking a closer look at the power of...
Dividing Property in Georgia: Partition and Quiet Title Actions
When business partners want to go their separate ways, they dissolve their partnership. When a couple wants to end their marriage, they get divorced. But what happens when property owners want to split? They turn to Georgia’s rules of partition and quiet title...
Medicaid for Married Couples
Applying for Medicaid can be complicated, especially when a married couple is trying to figure out long-term care for one or both spouses. With families having different concerns about health and finances, the process can sometimes feel stressful or overwhelming....
Georgia Extends Remote Notarization and Witnessing Orders
For the past year and a half, Georgia has been navigating the challenges of COVID-19 while keeping our legal systems up and running. One solution was to allow for the remote or virtual administration of certain professional services. Now that Governor Brian Kemp’s...
Celebrity Estate Planning: Creating a Legacy of Philanthropy
In addition to protecting your life’s work and providing for your loved ones, an estate plan gives you the opportunity to support the organizations and causes close to your heart. It’s a chance to create a legacy and teach future generations about the importance of...
How To Qualify For Medicaid If You’re Single
If you’re a single, unmarried person, you may be wondering how the Medicaid qualification process works for you. We’re taking a look at what Medicaid coverage entails and how income and assets are calculated in the application process. Medicaid Coverage Medicaid is a...
Tips on Writing a Heartfelt and Memorable Obituary
Writing an obituary for a loved one is an important way to honor their memory and celebrate their life. An obituary acknowledges you and your family’s loss and allows the community to come together and offer its sympathy and support. If you have the responsibility of...