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March 6, 2020

At What Age Should My Child Inherit Money?

While it may be awkward or uncomfortable to consider your own mortality, if you have minor children, it is important to think about their protection and well-being. An estate plan can help shape the course of their lives if you are not able to do so yourself. However, it is just as important to consider when your children will inherit as it is what your children will be inheriting. You probably sought

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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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May 30, 2019

4 Forms Parents Need Before Vacation

Taking a Kids-Free Vacation? What Forms to Leave With Your Child’s Caregiver You’ve booked the flights, picked a hotel, and found a trusted friend or family member to watch your kids while you’re away. You’ve even started daydreaming about how late you’ll sleep on that first child-free morning. But before you head out on a well-earned kids-free vacation, it’s important to ask yourself: If something happens while you’re

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August 23, 2018

Joining the Conversation About Estate Planning

Aretha Franklin passed away last week. The legendary singer and musician will be greatly missed. Immediately after her death, it became apparent that Ms. Franklin did not have a will or a trust in place. This has really started a conversation about estate planning and its importance. The Importance of Estate Planning Yesterday, Wednesday, August 22nd, Bert Weiss and Kristin Klingshirn of The Bert Show on Q100 were

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April 3, 2018

Estate Planning For Adults Without Children

Careful and customized estate planning for adults without children can help safeguard their future, protect their wealth, and preserve their legacy. With an increasing portion of the U.S. population deciding not to have children, there is a growing need for estate planning that focuses on alternative options for family legacies and succession. For example, approximately 20% of the baby boomer generation do not have children. As these individuals

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August 24, 2017

Why and How to Name a Standby Guardian in Georgia

Standby Guardianship in Georgia: How to Protect Your Child if Something Happens to You What would happen to your child if you were seriously injured or suddenly hospitalized? For single parents in particular, this situation is an absolute nightmare. It’s a scenario no one wants to think about, but it’s something every parent should prepare for. Most people are familiar with the idea of naming a guardian in

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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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May 25, 2017

Handling the Heirlooms – Part One

Summary: In Siedentopf Law's two-part blog, we take a closer look at how parents can make the distribution process easier for their children, and alternatively, what children can expect when it falls on them to clear out their parents’ house. Many adults are unprepared to take charge of the family heirlooms. This is because the idea of cleaning out a relative’s home feels daunting, or because they are unwilling

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February 7, 2017

New Addition to the Family? Time to Update Your Will

Summary: Parents, it's your responsibility to make sure your children are provided for, even if it's not by you personally. In our latest blog, Siedentopf Law discusses the importance of designating guardianship and distribution of assets in your estate plans. When you are in the middle of preparing for a new baby, the thought of estate planning may be daunting. However, as a new parent or parent-to-be, it

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December 15, 2016

Arranging Care For Loved Ones

Summary: What can you do if your family member or loved one is starting to lose the ability to care for themselves? Siedentopf Law shares advice on putting a plan in place based on a person's mental, physical, financial, and/or legal needs. During the holidays, when everyone is gathered together, you may have noticed that family members or loved ones are having problems - that they might not

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