If you own property in more than one state or have family spread out across the country, it’s worth paying close attention to how that affects your estate plan. This doesn’t mean starting from scratch,…
Divorced but Still Named as Beneficiary? Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Sveen v. Melin Doesn’t Change Georgia Law—But Still Matters
1. What Happened in Sveen v. Melin? In Sveen v. Melin, the U.S. Supreme Court looked at a Minnesota law that automatically removes an ex-spouse as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy once a…
Powers of Attorney for Parents
When someone you love is too sick to manage their affairs, your first instinct is to help. You want to speak with doctors, pay their bills, step in where they can’t. But in Georgia, wanting…
How A Power of Attorney Works
At some point, someone else may need to step in and manage your finances. That’s not pessimism. That’s just reality. Health changes. Accidents happen. Capacity fades. And when it does, a financial power of attorney…
The importance of a Power of Attorney
Watching your parents and grandparents lose physical and metal abilities is emotional. However, during this time, it's crucial to ensure that the estate they've worked hard for, is protected. As they age, it may be…