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Millennials and Pet Estate Plans

Millennials & Estate Plans: Protect Your Pet

Summary: Millennials may be waiting longer to buy a home, get married, and have children. But they are part of an increasing trend in pet ownership. When it comes to estate planning for pets, there are two basic options: a will or a pet trust. Millennials, the generation born between

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What should estate executors tell creditors?

What Should Estate Executors Tell Creditors?

In Siedentopf Law’s latest video, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about estate executors and their duties regarding creditors and estate debts.https://youtu.be/VLKyfBeXdTA Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. Someone has passed away and you are named as the executor of the estate. What

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Does having a will mean you avoid probate?

Does a will help you avoid probate?

One of the questions we commonly hear at Siedentopf Law is “If I have a will, does that mean I can avoid the probate process?” The short answer is no. However, having a will in place can make the probate process easier for everyone involved. What is a will? A

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Estate planning for pets

Estate Planning For Pets

In Siedentopf Law’s latest video, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains how you can protect your pets by including them in your estate plan. (She also brags a little bit about her own dog Spenser, AKA the best dog ever). Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and

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Basics of Estate Planning (6)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 6)

In the final installment of our Basics of Estate Planning series, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about how and where to safely store your estate planning documents. https://youtu.be/7QU2VCfECEcTRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. Estate planning basics: now that I have

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Basics of Estate Planning (5)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 5)

In part five of Siedentopf Law’s series on the Basics of Estate Planning, attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about Standby Guardians for your children. A Standby Guardian takes custody of a child in case of a medical emergency or unforeseen circumstance. If you have a family, this designation is an essential

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Basics of Estate Planning (4)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 4)

In the newest installment of Siedentopf Law’s series on Basic Estate Planning Documents, attorney Sarah Siedentopf discusses the Advance Directive for Health Care. It’s an essential estate planning document that ensures that the right decisions are being made concerning your health, and that the right person is in charge to

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Who Can Challenge A Will?

Will Contests: Who Can Challenge A Will?

Who can challenge the validity of a will? Under Georgia law, this includes any interested parties who can show the probate court that they might benefit from or be financially harmed by a previous or current version of the will.  Contesting a Will in Georgia When it comes to probating

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Basics of Estate Planning (3)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 3)

Welcome back to Siedentopf Law’s new video series on the Basics of Estate Planning! Today, in part three, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf is talking about the financial power of attorney. https://youtu.be/0iixv80fooQ Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. The basics

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