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Planning for the Unthinkable: Essential Tools for Parents of Minor Children
Approximately three-fourths of Americans do not have a basic will.1 Many of the same people also have children under the age of 18, which underscores a major misunderstanding about estate plans: They can accomplish much more than just handling financial assets (money, accounts, and property). One of the most important estate plan functions for… Read More »
The Trust Protection Myth: Your Revocable Trust Protects Against Lawsuits
Many people believe that once they set up a revocable living trust and change the ownership of their accounts and property from themselves as individuals to their trust, those accounts and property are protected from lawsuits. This is not true. While trusts commonly protect a beneficiary’s inheritance, few trusts protect assets (accounts and property)… Read More »
Common Myths About Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important process for all adults in Georgia to consider, yet there are many myths and misconceptions about estate planning that prevent Gwinnett County residents from ever reaching out to an estate planning lawyer. At Bowman Law Firm, we want to make sure that you have the information you need so… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning in Georgia
Many Georgia residents know that estate planning involves making a will, yet the estate planning process actually involves much more. In addition to some commonly circulating myths and misconceptions about estate planning, various aspects of estate planning can be confusing, and people often have important questions about powers of attorney, advance directives, trusts, asset… Read More »
What to Know About Making a Will in Georgia
Making a will is important for everyone in the Norcross, Georgia area, and if you do not yet have a will, it is important to find out more about making one by speaking with an estate planning lawyer. There are many misconceptions about who needs a will, and many Georgia residents mistakenly assume that… Read More »
What is a Living Will?
Part of the estate planning process for many people involves making something known as a “living will,” but it is important to know that Georgia has a combined document that replaces the need for an individual living will. Our Gwinnett County estate planning lawyer can explain in detail how you can gain the benefits… Read More »