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Trusts for beneficiaries with financial issues

Trusts for Beneficiaries with Financial Issues

Summary: Trusts are a common way of addressing the problem of needy beneficiaries — those who are unable to manage their own finances. Trusts are one of the most widely known estate planning tools. The basic process of creating a trust is relatively straightforward: a person (grantor) signs the appropriate

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Basics of Estate Planning (2)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 2)

Summary: In part two of Siedentopf Law’s new video series on the basics of estate planning, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf discusses wills — what are they, why do you need one, and why should you make the time to create one? https://youtu.be/5KMZ_lH6AFs Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m

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Guardianship for Parents

Guardianship for our Parents

Summary: If a parent’s mental health has deteriorated to the extent that they are constantly confused, making irrational decisions, cannot take care of themselves, or are putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations – then it might be time to consider guardianship. For many adult children, as our families age, we

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Basics of Estate Planning (1)

Basics of Estate Planning (Part 1)

Summary: In Siedentopf Law’s newest video series, estate planning and probate attorney discusses the basics of estate planning. Today, we’re focusing on what you will need to protect yourself, protect your family, and to protect your assets.  https://youtu.be/2Zre0LTrD_c Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf, an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta,

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Blog Avoiding Common Executor Mistakes

Avoiding Common Executor Mistakes

It may seem like estate executors have an endless list of tasks and responsibilities; however, Siedentopf Law has some advice on avoiding the most common executor mistakes. Have you recently learned that a friend or family member wants you to serve as their estate executor, or that you have been named

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Estate Planning Tips For Blended Families

Estate Planning Tips For Blended Families

Summary: While it may not always be easy navigating multiple family members and complicated relationships, careful estate planning can help ease potential legal and financial issues in the future.  Blended families are more common in the U.S., with approximately one in six children living in a household with a step-parent,

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Do I need a trust? (6)

Do I Need A Trust? (Part 6)

Do I need a trust? That’s what Siedentopf Law is discussing in the sixth (and final) installment of our video series on trusts. Today, we’re talking about creditor protection for your beneficiaries. TRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf, I practice estate planning and probate in Atlanta, Georgia. Do I need

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Do I need a trust? (5)

Video: Do I Need A Trust (Part 5)

In part five of Siedentopf Law’s series on trusts, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about trusts for beneficiaries who have special needs. https://youtu.be/7PNYT6H_o_g Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I practice estate planning and probate in Atlanta, Georgia. Do I need a trust if one of my beneficiaries

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Estate Planning Documents For Your High School Graduate

Estate Planning Documents For Your High School Graduate

Summary: To ensure that parents can continue protecting their children from a financial and legal standpoint, it is a good idea for the new graduates to have some basic estate planning documents in place, such as a Financial Power of Attorney and an Advance Directive for Health Care. Many Georgia

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Do I need a trust? (4)

Video: Do I Need A Trust? (Part Four – Managing Assets)

Do I need a trust? That’s the question we’re discussing in Siedentopf Law’s video series on trusts. In part four, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about trusts and managing assets. https://youtu.be/4uHHgZh6S0A Do I need a trust? That’s the question we’re discussing in Siedentopf Law’s video series on

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Do I need a trust (3)

Video: Do I Need A Trust (Part Three – Divorce)

Do I need a trust? In part three of our video series, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about trusts and protecting assets during a divorce. https://youtu.be/kH59O0F0UoI Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf and I practice estate planning and probate in Atlanta, Georgia. Do I need a trust? Some

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