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March 20, 2018

Estate Planning: Spring into Action

Siedentopf Law suggests some ways to get organized and begin working on your estate plan. Those include setting up a secure filing system, consulting with an estate planning attorney, updating beneficiary designations, and discussing your estate plans with your family members. Spring is finally here! As you plan your seasonal organizing and cleaning projects, now is also a great time to begin working on your estate plan. Siedentopf

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November 14, 2017

How to Discuss Estate Planning Over the Holidays

Summary: If you have been trying to find the right time and place to talk to your parents about their estate plans, you may want to consider bringing the topic up during the holidays, while the family is together and in good spirits. Siedentopf Law shares some advice on how to start the estate planning conversation. If you have been trying to find the right time and place to

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November 2, 2017

Why Should I Hire An Estate Planning Attorney?

Summary: You may be tempted to try do-it-yourself estate planning, but as Siedentopf Law explains, the risks associated with DIY forms can outweigh the benefits. There are a number of reasons why it is better to hire an attorney than to tackle the legal work yourself. There are several options for do-it-yourself estate planning on the Internet, in books, and other resources. While the documents can be drawn

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September 5, 2017

The Top Three Estate Planning Mistakes

Summary: When it comes to protecting yourself, your assets, and your loved ones, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. Siedentopf Law takes a look at the top three estate planning mistakes people make. Many people, when they hear the phrase “estate planning,” think of wealthy individuals writing a will to explain who gets property and possessions after they die. Or perhaps some have estate planning on their

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August 3, 2017

The Importance of Updating Your Beneficiary Designations

Bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies often constitute a large portion of a person’s net worth, but the beneficiary designations on these documents are not often checked and/or updated. Siedentopf Law shares advice on selecting a beneficiary and when to update your beneficiary designations. A beneficiary designation is a kind of estate plan in that it provides a mechanism for the transfer of assets. These designations

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July 6, 2017

Estate Planning for Single Parents

Summary: Planning for unforeseen circumstances is important, especially when someone is a single parent. Georgia estate planning and probate law firm Siedentopf Law addresses several specific estate planning issues, including guardianship, finances, and providing for your child's basic needs. The responsibilities associated with being a parent can be extremely challenging. This is especially true for single parents, who shoulder even more of the day-to-day activities and obligations. Concerning

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