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What Everyone Should Know About Estate Planning & Homegoing Services
This presentation will walk you through everything you need to know about estate planning and homegoing services. It is essential to understand that both of these topics should not be something you are afraid to consider.
Are You Prepared?April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decision Day is vital to raise awareness about preparing for the future and making the right healthcare decisions for ourselves and our families. Our Georgia estate planning attorneys understand the importance of making good healthcare decisions, and we are here to help you prepare and guide you in the right direction.
What Assets Cannot Be Placed in a Trust?
Did you know that there are certain assets that you should not include in your trust? An estate planning attorney from Smith Taire Legal can ensure that you avoid putting the wrong assets in your trust when creating your estate plan.
Avoid These Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning mistakes can be quite costly, leading to court battles well after you are gone for surviving family members. Protect your assets and avoid making these celebrity estate planning mistakes.
Lisa Marie Presley Trust: Tips for Avoiding a Legal Challenge to Your Will or Trust
Lisa Marie Presley died recently, and her mother, Priscilla Presley, is challenging the terms and validity of her trust. Lisa's wishes were for her trust to go to her children. One key aspect of this planning is creating a valid will or trust to distribute your assets.
Estate Planning: Gift Planning Check-Up
It is not enough to create an estate plan and forget about it. Regular check-ups are necessary to ensure that your plan aligns with your current wishes and financial situation. One of the essential parts of estate planning is gift planning.
Understanding Firearm Trusts and Best Practices In Georgia
Watch the presentation and understand the different types of firearms, firearms estate trusts, the benefits of a gun trust, and best practices for setting up a gun trust.
Back To School Special: Power of Attorney and Advance Directive Only $199 for a Limited Time
Our Georgia Estate Planning Law Firm is kicking off the new year by providing you with a back-to-school special, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive documents for your young adult for only $199 for a limited time.
5@55: 5 Estate Planning Documents to Have in Place By Age 55: Free Guide
Creating an estate plan does not have anything to do with a person’s current health and wellness; rather, it is a way to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the future.
2022 Year End Estate Planning Checklist
Our 2022 estate planning year-end checklist has 7 key considerations for an annual review of your estate plan.
Why RHOA's Kandi's Conversation About Estate Planning is Important to Black Families
The fact that Kandi and her husband have disagreed about how to divide their assets is a common issue black families, and all families with assets and multiple children face. Such disagreements are compounded when the family is blended, like Kandi and Todd's. The frank conversation the couple had on national television sheds light on an issue that has affected the black community for years.
2 Documents Your Child Needs When They Turn 18
When your child turns 18 you and your spouse can no longer make healthcare and financial decisions for your adult child, you want to make sure they have the proper legal documents in place to protect them.
National Estate Planning Awareness Week October 17 - 23, 2022
Whether you already have a will in place, or need to start from scratch, now is a great time to meet with an experienced Georgia estate planning attorney from SmithTaire Legal and review our estate planning checklist.
Actress Anne Heche Died Without A Will or Guardian For Her Minor Child: Are You Prepared?
Make A Will: You can have peace of mind knowing people you trust will become guardians of your minor children should you die before they become adults.
August is National Make A Will Month
August is National Make a Will Month, an important reminder to update or make your will so that you don’t accidentally leave your loved ones unprotected.
(WATCH) Basic Estate Planning, Probate & Chadwick Boseman's Estate
WATCH: Estate Planning Attorney Jammie Taire discusses Basic Estate Planning, Probate & Chadwick Boseman's Estate with Attorney Tamika Johnson on the Legal Hour.
What Is The Deadline To File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?
In Georgia you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases. However, some claimants and some cases have longer deadlines, and some have shorter filing deadlines.
How Do I Treat My Children Fairly In My Will?
When creating a will, one of the most common concerns we hear concerns treating each child fairly. Estate Planning attorney Jammie Taire explains how to best navigate what can be a sensitive situation.
Elder Abuse Awareness Month
While most people are aware that the elderly are vulnerable to scams and fraud and are often targets for schemes, many are not aware of the often silent but growing problem of elder abuse.
What Is The Difference Between Adult Guardianship Of The Person or The Property?
An adult guardianship in Georgia is a type of court-ordered supervision. It involves the legal process of appointing someone to watch over a vulnerable adult who lacks the capacity to take care of themselves or manage their own affairs.