Many disabled adults require a substantial amount of care. Georgia residents often do what they can to make them comfortable and provide them with the best life possible. Special needs trusts (or supplemental needs trusts) can be created to help in that endeavor....
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Month: December 2016
Real estate valuation at the time of a Georgia resident’s death
When a Georgia resident agrees to serve as the executor of another person's will, that person becomes responsible for performing several duties. One of them is to have a real estate valuation done on any real property owned by an individual at the time of death....
Marijuana possession in Georgia is a serious offense
People increasingly think of marijuana possession as a minor crime. There was even a bill filed in February of 2016 that would decriminalize marijuana possession in the state of Georgia, but it hasn't been voted on or signed into law. Those who are caught in...
Picking trustees, executors and fiduciaries requires thought
Georgia residents make numerous decisions when they create estate plans. One of the most important is who will serve as their trustees, executors and fiduciaries. Who fills these positions could make all the difference in how estate and trust administration are...
Trust administration offers asset protection
As Georgia's population ages, estate planning becomes a valid concern for many families. There are a number of items to consider, such as long term health care, wills, probate, estate taxes and trusts. Many individuals are discovering that their estates are best...
Is trust administration a lifetime job?
One of the questions that some Georgia residents might neglect to ask when they agree to take on a responsibility with regard to someone's estate plan is how long they are expected to serve. The executor of a will might readily understand that there will be an end to...