Consider Your Family's Future Today
If you die without a will, trust or other estate plan, your family will not know your final wishes. Your estate will be divided and distributed according to Georgia law. If your death leaves minor children without parents, the court will decide who becomes their guardian. In addition, your assets will be subject to probate and estate taxes.
Planning ahead is much better for you and your family. At Krause & Hirons, attorney Allen Hirons has helped people create estate plans for more than 30 years. To learn more, you can read an article he authored on Georgia estate planning.
We will begin by reviewing your assets and estate planning goals. After discussing your options, we can draft wills and trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives that will protect you and your family in the future. For a free, initial 30-minute consultation with a Marietta estate planning attorney, please call or contact us online.
Elements of an Estate Plan
Every adult should have a will. They are especially important for blended families. Proper planning reduces conflict between family members in the future. There should be provisions for appointment of a guardian for minor children.
A comprehensive estate plan can include a will and:
- Trusts — Can be used for a variety of purposes.
- Powers of attorney — Determine who will manage your property and finances if you are incapacitated.
- Health care advance directives — Determine who will make health care decisions if you are incapacitated and specify end-of-life care.
- Proper titling of property
- Retirement benefits and life insurance
Beneficiaries of financial and retirement accounts must be set up correctly. Our attorneys have the experience to create a thorough estate plan that complies with Georgia statutes and reduces the potential for probate and estate administration disputes.
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