Q&A with Loraine: Who Would Inherit in This Situation?
Question: Who would be the heir to an estate in this situation? The individual has a Will, but it is not up to date, and
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What are the Taxes that Affect a Person’s Estate?
Tax season is over, but you may still have questions about taxes that affect estates and estate planning, including gift taxes, estate taxes, and income
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Q&A with Loraine: My Husband Passed Away Without a Will. I Filed Probate Paperwork to be the Administrator.
Question: My husband passed away without a Will. I filed probate paperwork to be the administrator. I was told when I filed the paperwork, I
Wedding Planning and Estate Planning Go Hand in Hand
Love is in the air, and many couples are anticipating and planning summer weddings. While it may not seem like the most romantic topic, estate
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Q&A with Loraine: How Do I Leave My House to My Grandson Instead of My Children?
Question: Can I leave my mortgaged house to my grandson in my Will even though I have two children? My children do not want him to
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Q&A with Loraine: My Sister is the Executor but Isn’t Following Through
Question: How can I force my sister to finalize my dad’s Will? She is the Executor, and the probate court is just waiting for her
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Corporate Transparency Act: A Big Deal for Anyone With an Interest in a Closely Held Company Beginning 1.1.2024! (Updated 12.11.24)
Temporary hold on reporting requirements as of December 3, 2024!
Georgia has a new probate law going into effect on July 1, 2023 that imposes new and additional requirements on appointed Executors. The new statute, Official Code of Georgia (“O.C.G.A.”) § 53-5-8, requires an appointed Executor to send a notice of that appointment to the beneficiaries under the Will.
Q&A with Loraine: A car that was willed to me was sold before my father passed, do I have any recourse?
Question: I just found out that my deceased father left me a car in his Will. He had dementia, and some family members convinced him
