Monthly Archives: October 2026
The Magic Words: “Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship”
When it comes to your home, a few words on your deed can determine whether your family receives the property automatically or has to go through Probate Court. Those magic words are “Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship.” What Does Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship Mean? Under O.C.G.A. § 44-6-190, a deed can… Read More »
A Power of Attorney Is One of the Most Powerful Documents You Will Ever Sign
A Power of Attorney is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan—but it is also one of the most powerful legal documents you may ever sign. When you name someone as your financial agent under a Power of Attorney, you may be giving that person significant authority over your money and property. Depending… Read More »
A Trustee Can Manage Your Property Without Becoming the Owner
One of the most powerful benefits of a Revocable Living Trust is that you can give someone you trust the legal authority to manage your property without simply giving that property away to them. This distinction is important. People sometimes add a child, relative, or friend to the deed to their home or make… Read More »