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What is a Testamentary Trust

Video: What is a Testamentary Trust?

Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. What is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust is a trust that is inside your will and does not come into effect until you have passed away. Now under that category, there are bazillions of different types of trusts, which might do different things. But

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Benefits of Living Trusts

Five Benefits of a Living Trust

Summary: Living Trusts can provide some important benefits to both the Grantor and beneficiaries, including control over assets, avoidance of probate, creditor protection, and privacy. A Living Trust is a type of estate planning tool that provides some important benefits to both the Grantor and his or her beneficiaries. To

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2019 Gift Tax

Video: What is the 2019 Gift Tax?

Does a new year mean new changes to the Federal Gift Tax? Siedentopf Law has the answer in our latest video. https://youtu.be/zsmQVmpB2EA Hi, I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. Now that we’re in 2019, you may be wondering what the 2019 gift tax

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What is the 2019 Estate Tax

Video: What is the 2019 Estate Tax?

What is the Federal and Georgia estate tax this year? Siedentopf Law has the answer (and the good news!) in our latest video. https://youtu.be/QR6lNaV33b8 Hi, I’m attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. Now that we’re into 2019 you might be wondering what the

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Do millennials need wills

Video: Do millennials need wills?

Millennials may be young, but they can also have families and assets to protect. In Siedentopf Law’s latest video, Atlanta estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about whether millennials need wills. For more on this topic, you can read our blog Estate Planning for Millennials. Hi, I’m estate planning

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The Benefits of an Ethical Will

The Benefits of an Ethical Will

Summary: An ethical will is a non-legal document you can use to share life lessons, memorialize personal stories, and communicate values to future generations. It is flexible in format and unique to the author. What is an Ethical Will? An ethical will, also known as a last letter or a

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How old do you need to be to make a will?

Video: How old do you need to be to make a will?

How old do you need to be to make a will? The answer may surprise you! Atlanta, Georgia estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf shares the answer in Siedentopf Law’s latest video. #estateplannng #probate #will #Atlanta #Georgiahttps://youtu.be/nVBmSpRRs-g Hi, I’m estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf. How old do you need

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Avoiding Family Fights Over Estate Plan

How To Avoid Family Fights Over Your Estate Plan

Summary: In Siedentopf Law’s latest blog, we look at five ways to avoid family fights over your estate plan:  selecting the right executor  explaining unequal inheritances  addressing personal property  including a No Contest clause  keeping your documents up to date A person’s estate plan is designed to provide peace of

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What is a will caveat?

Video: What is a will caveat?

What is a will caveat? Atlanta, Georgia estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf shares the answer, in Siedentopf Law’s latest video. Hi, I’m Atlanta estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf. What is a will caveat? You may have heard of a will contest and understand what that means,

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Estate Planning For Longer Lifespans

Estate Planning for Longer Lifespans

Summary: As we put plans in place to maintain our quality of life as we age, we should also be making plans to protect our loved ones and our assets. Siedentopf Law discusses some estate planning tools that are particularly effective for longer lifespans. Recent advances in healthcare are enabling Americans

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