None of us are going to live forever, and many of us won’t even make it through this life with all of our faculties intact. Though it is not pleasant to consider, that is simply a fact of life. Incapacitating injuries and illnesses can affect any of us at any time, rendering us incapable of managing our own affairs. Sometimes, it doesn’t even take a sudden tragedy to leave us incapacitated. In many cases, the harsh rigors of the aging process slowly diminish our capacity over time. If that … [Read more...]
Georgia 13th Best for Elder Protection; We Can Do Better!
Elder abuse is at epidemic levels throughout the United States, with millions of the nation’s seniors exposed to various types of mistreatment each year. Older Americans are often among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to physical, mental, and emotion abuse, and the clear majority of cases are never documented. It’s a silent epidemic that has been difficult to fully address – though not for lack of trying. Georgia recently received indications that its efforts to thwart elder abuse may … [Read more...]
Trust the Experts: A Remarriage Requires an Estate Plan Update!
It’s sometimes surprising to see how many people get remarried and all but ignore how that new union affects estate planning. Several new studies have once again reminded us of just how important that update can be for ensuring that your estate plan reflects your present reality and future needs. And with remarriage a common occurrence in the United States, Americans need that reminder more than ever before. The fact is that one of the first things that any new married couple should do is sit … [Read more...]
Georgia Estate Planning Is Life Planning, Not Just Death Planning
“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” —Psalm 16:6 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Estate planning has a funny reputation. Most people think of it solely as “death” planning—who will get their assets after they die? While estate planning is certainly about deciding who you will leave your assets to, it should be, and it can be, much more than that. It should be called “life” planning, because modern estate planning is about planning for what … [Read more...]
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