by Team West | Dec 11, 2011 | Estate Planning, Trust, Wills
The privacy advantages of a living trust are a great asset throughout estate planning. Without a trust when you pass away everything you own becomes a matter of public record. There are safety issues to think about if you pass away and all of your assets become public... by Team West | Dec 8, 2011 | Estate Planning, Wills
By statute in Georgia a surviving spouse and children are entitled to a year’s support from the estate of a decedent. In many cases the year’s support for the spouse and children will have priority over debts of the decedent. The surviving spouse will also... by Team West | Nov 18, 2011 | Wills
Books have been written on why you need a will. Today, we will just look briefly at two reasons why you need a will or a trust. First, you need a will if you have children. You alone should make the decision who becomes guardian over your minor children and trustees...