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Guardianship vs. Conservatorship in Georgia: Key Differences & Legal Process
Read More: Guardianship vs. Conservatorship in Georgia: Key Differences & Legal ProcessIf you have a loved one who has special needs and can not care for himself because he lacks the capacity to do so, a guardianship may be necessary. If your loved one owns property or is entitled to receive funds through inheritance or a…
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Executor Duties in Georgia: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Probate Process
Read More: Executor Duties in Georgia: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Probate ProcessWhat Does an Executor of a Will Do in Georgia? Probate is the process by which an individual’s Last Will and Testament is “proved” to be valid, the creditors are paid, and the assets are distributed to the heirs as designated in the Will. To…
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Trustee Duties in Georgia: Responsibilities and Trust Administration Guide
Read More: Trustee Duties in Georgia: Responsibilities and Trust Administration GuideWhat Is a Trustee and What Does a Trustee Do in Georgia? You have been appointed Trustee of a Trust. A Trustee is the individual or corporation that is entrusted with the administration and management of property on behalf of the beneficiary of the Trust. …
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Estate Planning Basics: The 3 Legal Documents Every Georgia Adult Needs
Read More: Estate Planning Basics: The 3 Legal Documents Every Georgia Adult NeedsLegal Foundations for the Future You’ve planned, budgeted, saved. You’re insured, and you may be debt free. But what would become of all this diligence if you suddenly became unable to continue to manage your affairs personally due to physical and/or mental infirmity? In an…
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Long-Term Care Planning in Georgia
Read More: Long-Term Care Planning in GeorgiaPlanning for long-term care gives you the opportunity to decide where and how you want to live when you need more assistance than you used to. You can give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind by deciding: At Brightside, we can help you…
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Steps To Take Before a Family Member Passes: A Checklist
Read More: Steps To Take Before a Family Member Passes: A ChecklistKey Takeaways Family can be one of the most precious things we have. Parents, siblings, and other loved ones help shape our identity, teach us how to form other relationships, and support us during good times and bad. One of the ways we can show…
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How to Transfer Property After the Death of a Parent Without a Will in Georgia
Read More: How to Transfer Property After the Death of a Parent Without a Will in GeorgiaWhen a parent passes, the family comes together – and so does the responsibility of honoring their last wishes. If you and your siblings discover that your mother never updated her estate plan after your father died, it’s natural to feel uncertain about what comes…
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A Guide to Property Titling
Read More: A Guide to Property TitlingMany people assume that estate planning begins and ends with a will or trust. There’s a general expectation that when they pass, their assets will simply be distributed according to the terms in either arrangement. However, the reality is that property titling can control who…
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Can You Sue the Executor of Someone’s Estate?
Read More: Can You Sue the Executor of Someone’s Estate?When someone passes away, the executor of the estate (known in Georgia as the personal representative) is responsible for managing the deceased person’s affairs. This includes initiating the probate process, filing the will, locating and managing assets, notifying creditors, paying debts and taxes, and distributing…
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Do I need to move my bank accounts to a trust?
Read More: Do I need to move my bank accounts to a trust?You’ve created a revocable living trust, signed the documents, and filed them away. Now you’re staring at your bank statements and wondering if you actually need to retitle those accounts, too. The good news is that moving them is relatively straightforward, and doing so means…
