Have you ever thought about trying a do-it-yourself estate planning package? These days, you can find a fill-in-the-blank form online that is ready to print online or can even pickup a pre-printed form at your neighborhood office supply store. While those pre-printed forms may be convenient, the unfortunate reality is that when estate planning documents…
Regrettably, alcohol and drug addiction is often times one of the many issues that push couples to get a divorce. In some situations, one of the spouses may be so incapacitated that the other spouse is forced to seek emergency relief from the Courts to protect their safety and the safety of the children. At…
While establishing your Last Will and Testament or Inter Vivos Trust Agreement is an important step in creating an effective estate plan, there are other tasks that are equally important. In some situations, people forget to update the beneficiary selections to be consistent with their overall estate plan. At Durden & Mills, PC, we have…
It’s important to remember that after you have established your estate plan and actually executed your estate planning documents (i.e. Last Will and Testament, Health Care Advance Directive, Financial Power of Attorney and possibly an Inter Vivos Trust Agreement), changes in your life circumstances may necessitate revisions to your estate plan. At Durden & Mills,…
For many of our clients, a common plan among married clients is to leave all of their property to their spouse outright. While that it typically not a bad option for a happy couple with a solid marriage, it is not usually the preferred disposition after the happy couple divorces. After a major life event…
Have you been nominated to serve as the Executor of a family member’s Last Will and Testament or are you considering being appointed as the Administrator of an intestate estate? Before you assume that responsibility, you should consider some of the rights and responsibilities that go along with the role. Pursuant to Georgia law, an…
