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Planning for Tomorrow: Understanding the Basics of Estate Planning

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that often gets overlooked. Many individuals are unaware of the importance of having a well-structured

Why Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Is Not a Good Idea

We are a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ society. We’re going to try to save money and fix that leaky faucet ourselves. Sometimes that works, but other times

Financial Power of Attorney and an Advanced Directive for Health Care are Important Parts of Your Estate Plan (Part 1)

By now everyone should know that they need a Will, but just having a Will is not enough for a complete estate plan. Estate
By now everyone should know that they need a Will, but just having a Will is not enough for a complete estate plan. Estate plans are about making sure your wishes are honored, during life and after your death.

An Estate Plan is Not Just About Money

Good estate planning is about much more than just who inherits your money, coin collection or stocks. I would argue that the distribution of
Good estate planning is about much more than just who inherits your money, coin collection or stocks. I would argue that the distribution of your property at death is one of the least important aspects of your planning.

What happens if I don’t have an estate plan?

Simply put if you don’t have an estate plan, you and your family will lose control over how your affairs are handled if you
Simply put if you don’t have an estate plan, you and your family will lose control over how your affairs are handled if you become incapacitated during life or when you pass away.

Estate Plan: Do You Need One?

Most people associate estate planning with the wealthy – the seamless passing of assets from one generation to another. But estate planning is not
Most people associate estate planning with the wealthy – the seamless passing of assets from one generation to another. But estate planning is not just for the affluent. Everyone – regardless of age or wealth – can benefit from an estate plan because estate planning is not just about money.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

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