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Estate Planning

What is a life estate in Georgia

Georgia residents in the thick of estate planning are probably familiar with the term “life estate.” It refers to any property that you’d own and use for the entirety of your life that’s jointly owned with someone else. The person who owns the property - the life...

Basics of probate bonds

One of the most important steps in creating an estate plan in Georgia is to name an executor. The executor of an estate is responsible for finalizing a person's estate when they die. That includes inventorying the person's assets and debts, valuing the assets,...

How to properly transfer assets

Making use of beneficiary designations may help to ensure that assets are transferred in a timely manner after you pass away. However, it's important to understand that they take precedence over anything that you write in your will. It's also a good idea to review a...