Atlanta Divorce During COVID
Divorce during COVID is on the increase – a recent news headline was “Life’s Too Short to Stay in a Bad Relationship”. The stressors of being together at home, working from home , and having the children home all day Read More
COVID-19 Dunwoody Estate Planning
Dunwoody Georgia are your affairs in order? Do you have legal questions about Will, Estate Plan, Trust, Health Care Power of Attorney, or Living Will during Coronavirus? Call 770-939-3936 now to schedule a phone call with estate planning Dunwoody attorney Read More
ESTATE PLANNING NOTEBOOK | Gifts of the Season | February
February is the the month for love, valentines, chocolates, and warm weather getaways. Make an estate planning notebook your “gift of the season” to show your love in February. Personal estate planning notebook for key information Start a notebook for Read More CUSTODY WHEN ONE PARENT DIES
What if your ex NEVER should have custody of your child? Georgia law provides that the surviving parent is entitled to custody when one parent dies. O.C.G.A. Section 19-9-2. However, the statute also says that the judge may exercise discretion and Read More 4 Estate Planning Tips
As part of Georgia estate planning, consider a revocable living trust to address your potential future incapacity. If you like the idea of using a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan for incapacity but don’t want to transfer your assets into a Read More PRIVATE SCHOOL AFTER DIVORCE
Will my children be able to attend private school after the divorce? The following may help you answer that question. Did your children attend private school during the marriage? Your Atlanta divorce lawyer will ask you this question, because if your children have attended Read More #COOLTHINGS
Life is good…enjoy #coolthings ! Funding a Roth IRA for teenager with earned income… #coolthings 10,000 steps a day #coolthings Revocable trust income taxed to the grantor (at grantor tax rates, not trust tax rates) during lifetime under grantor trust rules if grantor or spouse is Read More FAMILY VIOLENCE AWARENESS
All too often, friends and family miss signs of family violence in their loved ones. The Georgia Commission on Family Violence has created a family violence screening tool for health care providers. This health care protocol is a useful educational resource for anyone wanting Read More DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS Georgia
Do Not Resuscitate orders can be confusing. Does having a health care power of attorney for someone authorize me to order a “do not resuscitate” ( DNR ) for that individual? The basic answer is no; a licensed physician must sign the Do Not Resuscitate order based Read More ALCOHOL DAMAGES THE TEENAGE BRAIN
I was at Gwinnett County Juvenile Court this week and saw a new display with brochures related to teenage drinking – information and resources for teenagers and parents. There is also information about legal consequences for adults who host teenage drinking. Here are Read More 