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.

CFPB Finalizes Updates to “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule which formalized the rule and helped

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule which formalized the rule and helped with implementation of the rule by the mortgage industry.

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.

Legal Briefs: Hall County’s Namesake a Leader for Independence

Hall County’s namesake Lyman Hall was one of the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence at the Continental Congress.

Legal Briefs: Gainesville Ordinance Requires a Hands Only Approach to Eating Chicken

We all know Gainesville as the Poultry Capital of the World. With this title comes strict rules about eating chicken. In 1961, the City

We all know Gainesville as the Poultry Capital of the World. With this title comes strict rules about eating chicken. In 1961, the City of Gainesville adopted an ordinance that chicken is a delicacy that can only be eaten with your hands.

Ways to Limit Squabbles When Settling an Estate

Over my many years of assisting executors and family members deal with settling the estates of loved ones, I’ve noticed an odd phenomenon: Often

Over my many years of assisting executors and family members deal with settling the estates of loved ones, I’ve noticed an odd phenomenon: Often there are no squabbles regarding assets having high financial value,

Legal Briefs: Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board

On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racially segregated public schools violated the

On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racially segregated public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

Buy-Sell Agreements Protect your Business – Part II

In a previous Legal Brief, we discussed the importance of a business having a buy-sell agreement. Buy-sell agreements are an important part of business

In a previous Legal Brief, we discussed the importance of a business having a buy-sell agreement. Buy-sell agreements are an important part of business succession plans. Companies without one can find themselves in a tough position if something happens to one of the owners.

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