Monthly Archives: January 2026
Types of Georgia Powers of Attorney to Consider
Powers of attorney (POAs) are an extremely important component of nearly all estate plans in Gwinnett County and throughout Georgia. Powers of attorney are legal documents through which one person can give another person the ability to make legal decisions for them on their behalf. It is important to know that there are different… Read More »
Ways to Name a Beneficiary in Georgia
A key element of estate planning is naming beneficiaries who will inherit your property upon your death. What many Gwinnett County residents do not realize, however, is that there are many different ways to name beneficiaries. The way in which you name a beneficiary can ultimately determine how quickly that person becomes the owner… Read More »
Avoid Living Probate: How to Keep Guardians and Conservators Out of Your Estate
While many proactive individuals understand the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan, they often assume that their plan addresses only what happens after they pass away. However, a comprehensive estate plan is also meant to positively impact your life by planning for and providing necessary protections while you are still around to reap… Read More »
How to Help Your Loved Ones (and Your Life Savings) Avoid Probate
Today, many people use a revocable living trust instead of a will, joint ownership, or beneficiary designation as the foundation of their estate plan. When properly prepared, a trust avoids the costly public, and often time-consuming, court processes of conservatorship or guardianship (due to incapacity) or probate (after death). Still, many people make one… Read More »
Can a Non-U.S. Citizen Create an Estate Plan in the U.S.?
The United States has experienced a surge in immigration since 1970, and there are now approximately 45 million foreign-born people living in the United States. Some of them have become U.S. citizens, but many non-citizens live in the United States as well. In 2019 alone, approximately 1,031,000 foreign nationals obtained lawful permanent resident status.[1]… Read More »
10 Types of Trusts: A Quick Look
Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating the right estate plan can seem daunting. However, that is what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the laws and will design a plan which addresses your specific situation. Here is a look at the basics of ten common trusts to provide you… Read More »
How Can I Prevent My Beneficiaries from Contesting My Will?
Whether you are making plans for your will and other estate planning tools, or you already have a will in place, you may be wondering if there are steps you can take in order to prevent your beneficiaries from contesting your will. This is often a concern in families where beneficiaries are not receiving… Read More »
Can I Choose Anyone to Be My Executor?
When you are planning to make a will, one of the tasks that will be critical is to choose an executor. An executor has the crucial role of administering your estate after your death, which includes identifying all of the property in your will, determining debts and taxes of your estate, ensuring that those… Read More »
