Grandchildren are a gift to many Georgia residents. If grandparents do not get the chance to watch them grow into adulthood, they might decide to leave them assets in their estate plans. How those arrangements are made could make estate administration easier for...
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Instructions for pets are needed during estate administration
What happens to a Georgia resident's pet when the owner passes away? This is one question that many people forget to address during their estate planning. It would be beneficial for instructions regarding the family pet to be provided in order to make this issue less...
Estate administration is easier with an up-to-date estate plan
Upon death, a Georgia resident's last will and testament needs to be probated. If that individual's estate plan is not kept up-to-date, the estate administration could be more difficult. Reviewing an estate plan periodically can help keep unnecessary problems from...
Estate administration and out-of-state family members
Many people who live out-of-state are named the executors of wills for family members who live in Georgia. This would obviously make estate administration problematic. Fortunately, an executor -- or the family members of someone who died intestate (without a will) --...
The will and its role in estate administration
When Georgia residents die, their assets will need to be distributed. If there is a will, surviving family members have some instructions as to whom will receive the assets left behind. However, a will is only part of the equation when it comes to estate...
Will estate administration be as easy as possible for family?
Many Georgia residents created their estate plans when they had minor children. However, as the years went by, their children became adults, and now their plans are out of date. When estate-planning documents are not updated, surviving family members could have a...
Estate administration can be stressful — do not go it alone
Even if the loss of a loved one was expected, it is still an emotional time for most families. While surviving family members grieve, they still have to summon the energy to deal with all of the legal and financial issues that follow a death. Estate...
Choosing the right person for each estate administration job
In last week's blog, the duties of an executor were discussed to help Georgia residents make informed decisions regarding who would be responsible for carrying out their wishes as outlined in their wills. This week, discussion turns to the other positions in...
Estate administration and digital assets
Nearly everyone in Georgia has at least one digital account -- even if it's a social media account. What will happen to that and other digital accounts after death is more than likely not the first thought that crosses a person's mind when they are opened. Known...
Estate administration problems arise with no will or estate plan
Many Georgia residents hope to provide for their children and family after their own deaths. In order for estate administration to take place smoothly, an estate plan must be written and put in place to ensure that the individual creating the plan will be able to...