Monthly Archives: December 2025
What is a Successor Trustee?
When you make a trust in Georgia — any type of trust — that trust will need to have a trustee who manages the assets within it. A trustee can be a person but may also be an entity (such as a financial firm or bank) that has the responsibility of administering the trust,… Read More »
What Does a Trustee Do?
Whether you are planning to set up a revocable living trust and to appoint yourself as the trustee, or you are planning to establish an irrevocable trust for which another party will serve as trustee, you may be wondering about the specific duties of a trustee and how a trustee is involved in the… Read More »
Ways to Leave Your Real Estate to Your Loved Ones (and the Pros and Cons)
Owning real estate continues to be a very popular investment vehicle for individuals and couples alike. One attractive feature of investing in real estate is that investment property can also double as a personal residence. In other cases, real estate investments may be rental, recreational, commercial, or farm properties. Whatever the case, it is… Read More »
Can I Change the Terms of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?
If you are beginning to think about long-term care planning, you may be considering creating a type of trust known as a Medicaid asset protection trust (MAPT). For many middle-class and even higher earners, it is important to be able to plan for Medicaid to cover the cost of long-term care in a nursing… Read More »
Do I Need to Leave My Assets to My Children Equally?
Are you beginning to think about estate planning in Gwinnett County? If so, you are likely beginning to consider who will inherit specific assets and how you want your property to be distributed to your loved ones upon your death. While estate planning involves much more than just deciding who will inherit your property … Read More »
