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What To Know About Incapacity Planning in Georgia

August 26th, 2024
Posted By
Sharon McCoy
Planning for incapacity is an essential part of estate planning in Georgia. Specific documents in your estate plan protect you and your loved ones in the event you become unable to make personal, medical, or financial decisions for yourself temporari… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
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Recent Changes in the Georgia Power of Attorney Act May Affect Your Estate Plan

February 28th, 2019
Posted By
Sharon McCoy
Georgia law governing powers of attorney changed substantially on July 1, 2017. Additional changes became effective on July 1, 2018. If you created your power of attorney before the changes, or if you consider creating a power of attorney now, unders… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, For Families, For Financial Professionals, Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney Misconceptions

August 1st, 2018
Posted By
Sharon McCoy
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. If you have not appointed an agent… Read More
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Categories: Power of Attorney