Atlanta Law Blog

Tips for choosing the right trustee

For people in Georgia, choosing the right trustee is an important part of making sure that a trust works as it is intended. There are a number of elements to consider, including whether the trustee should be someone who has a personal connection to the family. The...

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Ways to make irrevocable trusts more flexible

Georgia residents often include irrevocable trusts in their estate plans because they protect assets from creditors and provide a number of tax benefits. Irrevocable trusts reduce estate tax exposure because the assets placed into them are no longer considered part of...

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Estate planning in a digital age

People living in Georgia and around the country often understand the importance of putting together an estate plan. This includes writing a will, designating beneficiaries on insurance policies and investment accounts, and considering end-of-life planning in the form...

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Trusts and wills together offer unique benefits

Trusts can be designed to serve some of the same purposes as wills, but some Georgia residents would do well to have both documents in their estate plans. A will on its own can transfer the assets of a person after he or she dies, and it's the basic essential estate...

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Tips for creating an estate plan

Putting off the creation of an estate plan is not uncommon. It's a topic that many Georgia residents would prefer to avoid. Furthermore, there is more to an estate plan than just writing a will. Estate owners should start by making a list of all their assets and...

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Young beneficiaries and trusts

Georgia residents who have young children should make sure that their estate plans include more than just a will. A trust is necessary so that the children will not be able to inherit assets outright when they reach the age of 18; it can ensure that the assets will...

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