http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/ Published by The Adams Law Offices, LLC en-us 2010-06-25T21:09:26-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/06/joint_property_in_georgia_and_1.html There are many tools that can be used to facilitate the transfer of assets in an estate plan. Holding property jointly (in two or more names) is one method that has advantages and disadvantages. Joint ownership of real estate, bank... ESTATE PLANNING Duncan H. Adams 2010-06-25T21:09:26-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/05/follow_georgia_will_execution_1.html Georgia last will and testament statues clearly outline the requirements for the creation and execution of a valid will. When these strict requirements are not met, the will is considered invalid and the testator’s estate becomes subject to the Georgia... ESTATE PLANNING Duncan H. Adams 2010-05-02T11:07:45-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/03/during_georgia_probate_proceed_1.html As an Atlanta, Georgia Probate Lawyer, I always recommend that my clients prepare a will. The existence of a will makes the distribution of estate assets run more smoothly during probate proceedings and can significantly reduce disputes between heirs and... EXECUTOR & ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Duncan H. Adams 2010-03-27T23:41:11-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/03/joint_account_disputes_in_geor_1.html As an Atlanta probate litigation attorney, I have noticed that as the population of the United States ages, it is a common for most families to have an elderly parent who is independent enough to live alone, but who is... PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION DISPUTES & LITIGATION Duncan H. Adams 2010-03-13T18:06:00-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/03/atlanta_probate_lawyers_provid_1.html As an attorney that practices probate litigation law in Atlanta, Georgia, I see many clients who need guidance in the complicated area of probate proceedings. Because the death of a family member is such an emotional and difficult time for... EXECUTOR & ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Duncan H. Adams 2010-03-12T19:05:21-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2010/02/atlanta_georgia_will_contests_1.html The Atlanta, Georgia, will litigation lawyers of The Adams Law Offices have seen an increase in will contest lawsuits. One of the areas we have seen an increase is the assertion of undue influence. Often this occurs when one sibling... WILL CONTESTS Duncan H. Adams 2010-02-01T00:02:22-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2009/06/atlanta_georgia_will_contest_l.html The Atlanta, Georgia, will contest lawyers at our Firm have seen a rise in the number of shameful and disgraceful “primary persons,” “caregivers,” and “significant others” who attempt to seemingly base their living on their ability to give rise to... WILL CONTESTS Duncan H. Adams 2009-06-01T23:40:48-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2009/05/atlanta_fiduciary_and_probate.html As an Atlanta, Georgia, power of attorney litigation lawyer, I have seen a sharp rise in the number of cases dealing with the misuse of a power of attorney or other similar document. Most times, the fiduciary lawyers at our... WHAT IS PROBATE? Duncan H. Adams and W. Anthony Collins, Jr. 2009-05-17T00:20:51-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2009/05/payroll_taxes_how_to_save_on_t.html A business owner pays approximately 16% of his or her salary in payroll tax. The payroll tax is in addition to federal and state income tax. For example, if you pay yourself a salary of $75,000, the payroll tax is... TAXATION & TAX PLANNING Duncan H. Adams 2009-05-15T00:50:47-05:00 http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/2009/03/atlanta_estate_fiduciary_and_p_1.html The Atlanta, Georgia probate litigation lawyers at our Firm who have lawsuits and disputes ongoing in Marietta, Cobb County; Atlanta, Fulton County; Decatur, DeKalb County; Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, as well as other Metro Atlanta area county probate courts have seen... EXECUTOR & ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Duncan H. Adams 2009-03-21T01:58:36-05:00