Estate Law

Choosing a Financial Adviser

By legacystudio / July 5, 2022 /

We are often asked for referrals to financial advisors and we are happy to make introductions.  Occasionally clients hesitate to work with a financial advisor because of confusion about the cost.  Many of our clients have heard that they should only work with a “fee only” financial advisor, but they don’t understand what that means. …

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Who needs a Trust?

By legacystudio / June 30, 2022 /

When people hear the word “trust”, they often think of uber-wealthy “trust fund babies” like Paris Hilton.  The truth is, there are lots of reasons to have a trust, and trusts are a very common part of an estate plan.  While the Hilton family and other wealthy families may use trusts for tax planning and…

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When should I update my Estate Planning documents?

By Laurie Busbee / May 5, 2022 /

While it is great that you have your estate plan in place, it is important that you review it from time to time to be sure it is up to date and still does what you want it to. An annual review is recommended and at the very least you should review your estate plan…

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Should I Add My Kids to the Deed for my House??

By Laurie Busbee / September 28, 2021 /

Often our clients ask if they should add their adult children to the deed for their house so that the house can pass automatically to the children as joint tenants with right of survivorship when both parents are gone. The considerations are the same whether you are a single parent or a couple considering adding…

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Get out the vote—help us spread peace of mind with 1 easy click

By legacystudio / August 10, 2021 /

Legacy Studio is a finalist in an “automated legal product” contest, and WE NEED YOUR VOTE so we can expand access to expert estate planning counsel to more people with our innovative product idea! Please click this link: https://info.afterpattern.com/news/legal-products-competition-finalists and vote for us: Estate Planning Product-Service Hybrid (submitted by Legacy Studio)   Surveys consistently show…

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Legacy Studio Celebration

By legacystudio / February 17, 2021 /

This week we are proud to be celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Deanie Quillian joining us as an attorney. Deanie has guided dozens of families through the estate administration process and worked on hundreds of estate plans.  We routinely hear from our clients that Deanie’s patience and attention to detail give them peace of mind…

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GA Advanced Directive for Health Care Coffee Class

By legacystudio / May 19, 2020 /

Legacy Studio launched its monthly “Coffee Class” on our Facebook page May 14th on a very important topic: The Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care. Do you have an up to date Healthcare Directive? Did you know that anyone over the age of 18 should have one? Do you know where to get the form…

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What now?

By Keelin Roper / April 6, 2020 /

So you’ve binge watched those shows you always heard about but never had time to watch, baked cookies, spent way to much time with your partner/kids/pets, started a puzzle, and rearranged your sock drawer. These are strange days indeed. One thing you might not have thought of doing with this “extra” time on your hands…

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Can I sign my estate planning during the COVID-19 pandemic?

By Celia "Deanie" Quillian / March 20, 2020 /

At Legacy Studio Estate Law the health of our clients is always a concern of highest priority for us. We are keeping updated with the recommendations of the CDC and local and state government officials regarding COVID-19 (aka the Coronavirus). With that in mind, we know that many of our clients are seeking to finalize…

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Is my Will still valid if I move to another state? 

By legacystudio / March 10, 2020 /

The short answer is “yes, it is still valid,” but you should develop a relationship with a lawyer in your new community and tweak the documents as advised. After your death, your Executor will produce your Will to the Probate Court who will determine that the document produced is your Last Will and Testament and…

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