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.
A person’s status as an heir is determined by state law, not by whether they are intended to benefit.
Q&A with Loraine: How do you list heirs on the common probate form in GA? Read More »
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 for Health Care allows you to clearly communicate your medical wishes in case you are ever unable to speak for yourself, and allows you to appoint a trusted person to make health care decisions for you when you are unable to do so for yourself.
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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
Whether you are a passionate college football fan, enthusiastic alumnus, or proud parent of a university graduate, you can support and invest in future generations by giving
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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
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.
Partners at Alpharetta Estate Planning Firm Rank in Top Five Percent of Georgia Lawyers Read More »
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
