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Q&A with Loraine: My husband died, and his sons won’t sign to put the house in my name. Can I do it through the mortgage company?
How a house passes to a surviving spouse depends on how the deed is worded and how the deceased person’s estate planning documents are written.
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Q&A with Loraine: How do you list heirs on the common probate form in GA?
A person’s status as an heir is determined by state law, not by whether they are intended to benefit.
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Understanding the Advance Directive for Health Care in Georgia
Planning for the unexpected is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself and your loved ones. In Georgia, an Advance Directive ...
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Q&A with Loraine: My brother and sister-in-law started a trucking business together. Now that my brother has passed, does she have to pay his bills?
Question: My brother married a woman who already owned her home that is still in her name. They started a trucking company business, and my brother got multiple credit cards. Some were only in his name, and some were in his name and the business name. When ...
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Q&A with Loraine: My husband died with our house in his name only. Can I get the home put in my name?
Question: My husband died with our house in his name only. Can I get the home put in my name? We were married for 30 years. He did ...
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Partners at Alpharetta Estate Planning Firm Rank in Top Five Percent of Georgia Lawyers
Morgan and DiSalvo, P.C., an award-winning estate planning firm, announced today that both partners have again been named to the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list.
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Q&A with Loraine: What tax am I liable for if my mother passes away and her house is to be sold and split between her four daughters?
Question: What tax am I liable for if my mother passes away and her house is to be sold and split between her four daughters? Loraine’s Answer: I’m going to assume that (A) your mother ...
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Important Reminder: 65-Day Election for Those with Non-Grantor (Separate Taxpayer) Trusts
For income tax purposes, trusts fall into one of two broad categories: “grantor” trusts, which are treated as if they are another party for income ...
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