Estate Planning Archives - Thrift McLemore

2025 Estate Tax Sunset: Impact on Georgia Businesses & Investors

Feb 25, 2025 |

The federal estate tax exemption is the highest it's ever been. At the time of this blog post, a single person can leave up to $13.99 million when they pass away with ...

Trust Funds Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Underage Beneficiaries (Regardless of Your Wealth)

By Stephanie Eban |

Dec 20, 2024 |

Estate Planning

As a parent to young children, your days are often a whirlwind of activities. Adding estate planning to the mix might feel overwhelming. Still, when it comes to pr ...

Trust Administration: The Key Documents You Need to Know

By Zenia Irani |

Oct 14, 2024 |

Estate Planning

If you’ve created a Revocable Living Trust or are responsible for administering one, it’s important to understand the documents that ensure everything goes according ...

Roommate Couple Entering Their New House

Legally Protecting Yourself When Moving in with a Boyfriend or Girlfriend

By Stephanie Eban |

Jan 31, 2023 |

Estate Planning Real Estate

Cohabitating with your boyfriend or girlfriend before, or in lieu of, marriage has become increasingly popular. If you postpone or skip marriage but share a home w ...

Understanding Georgia Pet Trusts

By Stephanie Eban |

Jun 6, 2022 |

Estate Planning

Pets are family. But what would happen if you weren’t around to take care of them? Who would care for your pet? Who would cover their expenses? These are critical ...

Planning for the Inevitable – How to Handle Digital Assets in an Increasingly Online World

By Craig Thrift |

Nov 4, 2021 |

Estate Planning

As the complexity of online life continues to grow in our ever-connected society, it can be easy for people to forget or simply undervalue the necessity of planning t ...

“Pretty Little Trees Notwithstanding” – Tragic Lessons Learned from Artist Bob Ross’s Misinformed Business & Estate Planning

By Craig Thrift |

Oct 13, 2021 |

Estate Planning

The Importance of Consulting an Attorney: A Portrait by Bob Ross The Netflix documentary “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed” is a fascinating look into t ...

Does Divorce Affect A Revocable Living Trust?

By Craig Thrift |

Jul 28, 2021 |

Estate Planning

A divorce can change many aspects of your life, including your estate plan. While a divorce can cause statutory ramifications on your probate estate, it can ...

Do I Have to Pay My Power of Attorney Agent?

By Stephanie Eban |

Mar 24, 2021 |

Estate Planning

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the “principal”) to name someone (called your “agent”) to act on your behalf in financial matters. In Georgia ...

2025 Estate Tax Sunset: Impact on Georgia Businesses & Investors

Trust Funds Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Underage Beneficiaries (Regardless of Your Wealth)

Trust Administration: The Key Documents You Need to Know

Legally Protecting Yourself When Moving in with a Boyfriend or Girlfriend

Understanding Georgia Pet Trusts

Planning for the Inevitable – How to Handle Digital Assets in an Increasingly Online World

“Pretty Little Trees Notwithstanding” – Tragic Lessons Learned from Artist Bob Ross’s Misinformed Business & Estate Planning

Does Divorce Affect A Revocable Living Trust?

Do I Have to Pay My Power of Attorney Agent?

2025 Estate Tax Sunset: Impact on Georgia Businesses & Investors

Business Divorce 101: When Business Partners Part Ways

Trust Funds Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Underage Beneficiaries (Regardless of Your Wealth)

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Trust Administration: The Key Documents You Need to Know

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