Non-spouse on Title Article
Should I Put my Girlfriend or Boyfriend’s Name of the Deed to my House? Technically, you can add whoever you want on the deed to your house, however, it may spell trouble when the relationship ends. When you add a non-spouse to the deed of your home, it almost always guarantees litigation if the relationship […]
Kids on Deed Article
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Add Your Children to Your House People often think that adding their children to the deed to their house will make their incapacity and death easier on their children. People assume that having their children on the deed will keep them out of court and allow them to handle […]
Is my POA Valid?
Is my Power of Attorney Valid? There is a lot of misinformation about powers of attorney. For instance, many people believe that a power of attorney must be filed with the court to be valid. For a power of attorney to be valid in Georgia, it must be signed by the principal, a witness, and […]
Estate Planning Documents Article
What is a Will and Why Should I Have One? I have many people tell me why they don’t need a will, or how they explained everything to their family so there is no need to write it down. This is the overwhelming belief with regards to wills and other estate planning documents. Unfortunately, telling […]
EP Myths Article
Top Myths of Estate Planning There is a lot of misinformation that surrounds wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, but these are the most common. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. A will does not avoid probate, but it makes the probate process easier. Probate is the process of authenticating a will. […]
DIY Wills
The value in an estate planning attorney can be a priceless asset with regards to drafting your final wishes in a will. Many people believe that wills are simple and you can create one yourself, or pay for one online for a cheap fee. Although those options may seem economical now, they can have great […]
Complicated Estate Article
How a simple estate can become complicated: If you want to learn more on how to solve these complicated estate planning problems, call us to schedule a consultation!
Closing Steps Article
The Basics of a Real Estate Closing A real estate closing is the process of transferring real property from one owner to a new owner. For first time home buyers, and even seasoned home buyers, real estate closings can seem like a mystery. However, we have created a simple guide that briefly explains each stage […]
Advance Directive Article
Advance Directives An Advance Directive for Healthcare covers four areas. When you complete the form, you choose someone to be your healthcare agent, which is the person who will make medical decisions for you and communicate with your healthcare providers. The most important part of the Advance Directive is the end of life choice section. […]
Transfer of Property Article
If my Spouse Dies, the House Automatically Transfers to me, Right? Although there are some states that may have that rule, Georgia is not one of them. In Georgia there are different ways to hold title to a property. The most popular ways are tenants in common, for only one spouse to hold title, and […]