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Swimming Pool Safety - How to Protect Yourself from Personal Injury Lawsuits
Having a pool in your yard is a great way to enjoy the summer and beat the Georgia heat. But a pool also increases your liability. So, how can you protect yourself from personal injury lawsuits and still enjoy your pool?
What To Do If You Fall And Are Injured In a Georgia Store
Besides being a little embarrassing, falling in a store can cause you physical, even long-term injury. Every incident is different, but there are several steps to take if you fall in a store.
In Case You Haven’t Heard - April 16th is National Health Care Decision Day!
It can be hard to find the right time to talk with your family or loved ones about end-of-life decisions. Less than 50% of adults have an advance directive. That means families will be unprepared to make these tough decisions. Having a day set aside for this helps begin the conversations.
Mr. Big Left Money To His Ex-Wife: Don’t Accidently Leave Money To Your Ex-Spouse
Imagine if you are in an accident and never got around to updating your will - your ex-spouse could still be the beneficiary of your assets and estate.
Why You May Want A Family Trust Instead Of A Will
A family trust (also called a living trust) is one of the most common and trouble-free ways to leave your assets to your loved ones.
Facts v Myths About Trusts
5 Common Myths about Trusts in Georgia: A Georgia estate planning attorney will know exactly what to do so that the future of your beneficiaries is secured.
Difference Between A Georgia Advance Directive And A Georgia Durable Power of Attorney
What happens if you are no longer able to make your own healthcare decisions? A Georgia Estate Planning attorney can assist you with an advance directive for health care, a durable power of attorney or other legal documents to protect your future
What is a Springing Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is one of the most critical documents you need. Working with an attorney specializing in estate planning will ensure you create a legally stable document. Together, we will discuss your needs and wishes regarding a springing power of attorney.
Why You Need a Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important legal documents and decisions you will make. Writing a solid DPOA takes planning, knowledge, and understanding of your specific situation. Setting this up correctly, in the beginning, can save your family time, money, and headaches.
Establishing a Georgia Financial Power of Attorney
Whatever your reason, having a financial power of attorney is a reliable way to ensure your financial matters are taken care of when you are unable to do so.
FAQs About Georgia Power of Attorney
Our law office receives many questions regarding power of attorneys. Here are some of the more common POA questions.
How Is A Real Estate Power of Attorney Used In Georgia?
Assigning a real estate power of authority to act on your behalf in financial and legal matters is a serious matter; the scope should be specified in the POA.
What Is A Georgia Gun Trust?
If you own guns you want to legally transfer ownership of those guns to your heirs. A gun trust will ensure that your guns are transferred to your beneficiaries upon your death.
What Is a Georgia Pet Trust?
Pets are family. You want to make sure your pets will be cared for and loved. A pet trust allows you to leave money for the care of your pet after you’re gone.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 18-24, 2021
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a public campaign designed to help us understand why an Estate Plan is essential to our financial wellness. This year, National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 18-24.
What Is A Living Will?
A living will allows you to plan for your future medical care if at some point, you are no longer able to make your own healthcare decisions.
FAQs About the Hands-Free Georgia Act
What is the Hands-Free Georgia Act - and what does it mean if you’re involved in a car accident? Here are some frequently asked questions about the law and how using technology while driving affects you.
Book Review: Get Your Ducks in a Row: The Baby Boomers Guide to Estate Planning
Tips on Estate Planning for Baby Boomers from Get Your Ducks in a Row: The Baby Boomers Guide to Estate Planning
How to Avoid Fireworks Injuries This Summer
Fireworks death and injuries increased by 50% in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
DMX’s Fiancée Loses Case To Be Declared Common-Law Wife
Do You Have A Will?
The legal battle of DMX’s estate is going to cause stress, take time and cost a lot of money to settle - all of which could have been avoided if he had created an estate plan or trust to manage his estate.