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February 20, 2024

Advance Directive In Your GA Estate Planning

Are you confused by the term “Advance Directive?" Maybe you’ve heard someone refer to it as a Living Will or a Medical Power of Attorney. Today we’re going to look at the Advance Directive in the state of Georgia, what it does, and how it works. The State of Georgia created the Advance Directive to combine two documents: the Living Will and the Power of Attorney for Medical Care. Many

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August 22, 2023

What are the Basics of an Estate Plan?

Maybe you’ve had a recent life event: marriage, divorce, birth, medical diagnosis, or death of a loved one, and it has you thinking about the future. You’re wondering what might happen to your family and all your assets after you die and what are the basics of an estate plan. You’ve come to the right place. What are the basics of an estate plan? First things first: You

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January 7, 2021

Estate Planning Priorities For a Fresh Start

One of the advantages of the New Year is that it provides us all with a fresh start. An opportunity to set new goals, projects, and priorities. If you’ve been thinking about creating an estate plan, or if you’re interested in learning how to best protect your loved ones and legacy, now is the time to get started. STEP ONE: Review Your Family Situation The first step in

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September 30, 2020

Peace of Mind Through Estate Planning: An Interview with Attorney Sarah Siedentopf

The effects of the coronavirus continue to create uncertainty in our community. We’re unsure how long this situation will last and what we should do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Sarah Siedentopf, an Atlanta estate planning and probate attorney, explains how estate planning can create peace of mind and reduce our anxiety over COVID-19. Covid-19 and Estate Planning As with many businesses and areas of law,

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September 2, 2020

Don’t Mess Up Your Estate Plan! Five Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Summary: When you're creating your estate plan, even a minor mistake can lead to major future problems. We're looking at five common estate planning errors and how to avoid them: 1) failing to create an estate plan, 2) failing to protect yourself while you're alive, 3) failing to update your beneficiaries, 4) failing to maintain records, and 5) failing to communicate your wishes. Having a complete and up-to-date

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June 4, 2020

Coronavirus & Estate Planning: Top Mistakes to Avoid

While the current health guidelines and stay-at-home policies have created more time to work on family projects, you should be aware of some common mistakes that people make if they’re in a rush to complete the estate planning process. Coronavirus and Estate Planning: Top Mistakes to Avoid The coronavirus has made many Georgians aware that when it comes to their health and safety, being prepared is essential. This

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February 5, 2020

Do Children Have Automatic Power of Attorney for Their Parents?

No, children do not have automatic power of attorney over their parents in the event of their death. They would need their parents to authorize it. Recently, I had a friend ask me about a Power of Attorney for her parent. Her father was in the hospital, and she needed to take care of a few things for him (ex: check his P.O. box, pay his utility bills, purchase some

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December 5, 2019

Preparing for the Role of Caregiver: Steps to Protect Your Family’s Future Needs

As we put plans in place to maintain our quality of life as we age, we should also be making plans to protect our resources and our loved ones. But what happens if it is someone else who needs the protection? How can we prepare for the illness or incapacity of an adult family member? Careful estate planning and honest communication can help reduce stress on family members

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July 23, 2019

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 begin to notice a reversal in the roles of parent and child. When we were little, our parents

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June 6, 2019

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 parents have recently had the pleasure of watching their teenage sons and daughters walk the high school stage

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