Drafting a will? Don’t forget these four items!
Summary: Before you file your estate documents away, you should check for four items commonly left off of wills: updated guardian designations, digital assets, pet
Category: Guardian
Video: What is the Difference Between a Guardian and a Conservator?
When it comes to #estateplanning, what is the difference between a guardian and a conservator? Attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains, in Siedentopf Law’s latest video. #probate
Video: What’s the Difference Between a Guardianship and a Power of Attorney?
What is the difference between a Guardianship and a Power of Attorney? Georgia estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains, in Siedentopf Law’s latest
Video: Does the person you designate in your will as guardian of your children have to take your children?
In Siedentopf Law’s latest video, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf answers the question, “Does the person you designate in your will as guardian
How to Protect Your Child with a Standby Guardian
Many people are familiar with the estate planning term “guardianship,” which is where a parent designates a person to care for his or her child in case of death or permanent disability. However, Georgia law does provide a second guardianship option – which is known as a standby guardianship. A standby guardian legally takes custody of a child in the case of some unforeseen circumstance or triggering event. The parent does not relinquish his or her paren […]
Estate Planning Issues for Generation X
Right in between the headline-making Baby Boomer and Millennial generations is an age group known as Generation X. These individuals were born anywhere between the mid-1960s all the way to the late 1970s. While this specific demographic may be unfamiliar to some, it comprises a significant part of the population. According to a study conducted by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, there are approximately 82 million “Gen X’ers& […]
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
Navigating the Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care: Part 2
Summary: An Advance Directive for Health Care, also known as a Living Will, is a document that memorializes your wishes concerning medical care if you
When Should I Start Thinking About Creating A Will?
Summary: When should you start thinking about creating a will? As Siedentopf Law explains, anyone who is 14 years or older, has possessions of value,
Choosing A Guardian For Your Children
Summary: If you are a parent with young children, it is your responsibility to nominate a guardian and make sure your choice(s) are memorialized in
