Monthly Archives: October 2016

Remarriage and updating an estate plan

On behalf ESTATE PLANNING LAW GROUP OF GEORGIA, James M. Miskell P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, October 24, 2016. In addition to all the other necessary wedding tasks, Georgia residents who are getting married should remember to update their estate plan. This is especially true if it is not their first marriage or if one person has…

Helping investors protect their returns

On behalf ESTATE PLANNING LAW GROUP OF GEORGIA, James M. Miskell P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. The goal of angel investors in Georgia and around the country is to achieve large returns based on the success of startup companies. In turn, the money earned is then often given to family members or charities in…

Yes, you can treat children differently in your estate plan

On behalf ESTATE PLANNING LAW GROUP OF GEORGIA, James M. Miskell P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. You love your children. You probably love them each in their own way, because they are unique. Maybe you have a son who is outgoing, whose laughter is contagious. Maybe you are in awe of a daughter who…

Reasons to put a home into a trust

On behalf ESTATE PLANNING LAW GROUP OF GEORGIA, James M. Miskell P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, October 10, 2016. Georgia residents who are creating their estate plan might want to consider placing their home in a living trust. This may allow the home to be transferred more quickly to the beneficiary without having to go through probate.…

Providing for heirs with an education trust

On behalf ESTATE PLANNING LAW GROUP OF GEORGIA, James M. Miskell P.C. posted in estate planning on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Many people in Georgia are firmly committed to helping their children and grandchildren with their educations. Knowing that the cost of schooling has increased significantly over the past decades, these individuals often look for options that can provide…