Estate Planning For Medical Professionals
January 15, 2023
There are special considerations involved with estate planning for medical professionals. Click to learn more.
Understanding Inheritance Tax In Georgia
January 2, 2023
Understanding the inheritance tax in Georgia may help to answer some questions about a loved one’s assets. Read for more information.
How to Avoid Estate Taxes: Planning for the Future
December 1, 2022
Easing the burden for the people you love is one of the biggest reasons people engage in estate planning. For some families, estate taxes can be a serious burden, especially if the estate doesn’t have many liquid assets. Estate taxes haven’t been an issue for many people since the estate
Talking to Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan
November 1, 2022
The idea of talking to your heirs about your estate plan may fill you with anxiety or fear. Maybe even resentment (It’s none of their business) or guilt (I’m not leaving as much as I’d hoped). Those feelings are normal — and shared by lots of people. But it’s important
Non-Profit: Rescue Dog Games
October 15, 2022
RescueDogGames is a Howl-O-Ween party in Atlanta, Georgia that supports several of our areas Pet Rescue Organizations including Atlanta Lab Rescue, PALS, Tiny Paws Rescue, and Bosley’s Place. The organization’s purpose is to give dogs a unified stronger voice about the importance of pet adoption. Rescue Dog Games brings these strong pet rescues and
What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?
September 28, 2022
Many individuals give careful consideration during the estate planning process to the taxes their loved ones will have to pay after they die. The current estate tax exemption is at the record-high level of $12.06 million for individuals and $24.12 for couples. Fewer people than ever have to worry about
Non-Profit Spotlight: Presencia
September 3, 2022
Since 2009, Presencia has provided tutoring, mentoring, and leadership development to Atlanta’s immigrant community in the Buford Highway/Dresden Drive neighborhood. This neighborhood comprises nearly 50% Hispanic residents, compared to 10% inDeKalb County overall. More than 1,000 immigrant-owned businesses line the street, including restaurants representing nearly two dozen ethnicities. Amidst the
Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals
August 29, 2022
We know estate planning isn’t a particularly fun process. But believe us when we say it’s way more enjoyable than what happens if you don’t estate plan — probate. For high net worth individuals and their families, the probate process is even worse than usual. That’s because the more assets, the
Who needs an Estate Plan
August 4, 2022
Who needs an estate plan? That’s what we’re going to discuss in this video. I’m Sarah Siedentopf, I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. And this is a trick question because everybody needs an estate plan. Okay. If you’re under the age of 14, you don’t need
Business Spotlight: Trish Roe
July 28, 2022
Trish Roe is the Owner and head Interior Designer of The Georgian Goose Interiors in Kirkwood, GA. She helps clients create spaces that feel unique and personal, with a special style that can stand the test of time. Her projects throughout Atlanta range from furnishings and decor to ground-up new
Your Ultimate Estate Planning Guide for 2022
July 7, 2022
Most of us were ready to bid 2021 good riddance and look forward to a more promising year. Unfortunately, 2022 hasn’t exactly eased our anxious minds. So what’s next? How do we gain some control in a world that’s throwing us one curveball after another? Tend to your estate plan.
What is the Difference between a Durable Power of Attorney and a Medical Power of Attorney
July 2, 2022
https://youtu.be/dRQlmb0lPtQI’m Attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. And that’s what we’re going to be discussing, the difference between a durable financial power of attorney, or durable power of attorney, or general power of attorney, or power of attorney, and a medical power of
