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Your reluctance to speak with your parents about their estate plan is understandable. The conversation will bring up the unhappy subjects of death and dying. On top of this, many parents want privacy for their financial affairs. Despite emotional barriers, Georgia...
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,...
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...