One of the biggest estate planning errors that people in Georgia can make is failing to have a plan at all, but unfortunately, there are other mistakes that can leave them and their loved ones with just as little protection. For example, some people create a trust but...
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Medical negligence and wrongful death
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, Wrongful Death
Thankfully, wrongful death due to medical negligence is a rare occurrence, even in Georgia. It can happen to even the famous, however, with estate planners such as those for Eddie Money pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. Though it is rare, it can, unfortunately,...
3 costly mistakes that car accident victims make
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog, MVA
Anyone who has been involved in a car accident in Georgia knows that it is a strange experience. During the crash, you may have felt like you were watching everything unfold in slow motion, and afterward, you probably felt shocked and confused. It's during these first...
Myths about estate planning
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Dec 11, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
While the idea of estate planning may seem straightforward, many people in Georgia aren't quite clear on what the process actually entails. The confusion can lead to many misconceptions that can cause difficulty for loved ones and beneficiaries down the road. Estate...
The basics of being an executor
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Probate & Estate Planning
Most people in Georgia know a little about estate planning. Many people have a will and have named an executor in it. Some may know that their parents have named them the executor of their estates. However, it can be difficult to know everything that the job entails...
What to know about skull fractures
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Nov 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
Those who are involved in car accidents on Georgia roads or highways may experience skull fractures. A skull fracture can be categorized as simple, linear or depressed, and it will be labeled as a compound fracture if it causes your skin to break. Let's take a look at...
Tax code changes and estate planning
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 29, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
High net worth individuals in Georgia should understand that changes to the tax code affect the way passing on wealth works. Right now, the tax code is very favorable to people who have complex estates and their potential heirs. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made...
Why should everyone have a will, regardless of age?
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 15, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
Studies have shown that less than a third of Americans have drawn up a will. Many people might feel like they don't need one if they don't have many assets. However, dying without a will can result in a lengthy, drawn-out court battle. Additionally, the court will...
How divorce may affect Social Security benefits
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Law
If you have been married for at least 10 years at the time of your Georgia divorce, you might be able to collect Social Security benefits after retirement based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. However, there are rules around this as well as a number of...
Possible factors in the 2019 decrease in car crash deaths
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Georgia motorists might want to know that approximately 38,800 people in the U.S. died in car accidents in 2019, according to estimates from the National Safety Council. If accurate, this would represent a 2% decrease from 2018 numbers. A similar 2% decrease was...
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