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What Happens To Your Debt When You Die? In some cases, you could inadvertently leave a reality in which your surviving heirs—your kids, parents, or others—are responsible for your debt. Alternatively, if you structure your affairs properly, your debt could die right...
Hello, friends. Today, we're going to discuss an aspect of real estate law that often takes people by surprise: In Georgia, title to real property does not automatically pass from a deceased spouse to the surviving spouse. Understanding this could mean the difference...
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy your spouse, kids’ or friend’s company. But before you head off on your next getaway, there’s something else you should consider doing that might not sound quite...
As the world and its laws continue to evolve, everyone needs to keep their estate plans up to date. An estate plan is a set of documents, such as a will or trust, that dictate how assets will be distributed upon death or incapacity. An individual's current legal and...
I know discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other potentially frightening life events, with someone like me, an estate planning lawyer, may feel intimidating or even morbid. Take a deep breath and relax… it doesn’t have to and shouldn’t be that way. Hiring a...
If you have a current estate plan, I'll bet you plan to leave your assets to your children outright and unprotected by age 35, or maybe a little later. Go take a look at your estate plan, and see what it does right now. And, if you don’t have an estate plan, and you...
In this piece, we're going to discuss a powerful way to make your business more valuable and appealing to potential buyers: being transition-ready with verifiable financials. Getting or staying organized can seem like a pain, but if you might sell your business in the...
As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children's legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child requires urgent medical attention while away from you, a simple phone call authorizing care can do the trick. But what happens when...