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...
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...
The duties of the estate executor
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Probate & Estate Planning
The estate executor is the person responsible for ensuring that a deceased person's affairs are settled in a timely manner. This person is also responsible for ensuring that the estate is settled according to instructions left in a will or other estate plan document....
Dividing assets among multiple children in a will or trust
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Probate & Estate Planning
This year has not turned out as anyone would have anticipated, which has led many people to think about their own plans for the future and the future of their heirs. When parents have more than one child, they should take great care in deciding how to divide their...
What an executor does
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Probate & Estate Planning
A person who is executor of an estate in Georgia has a number of duties. Among an executor's first tasks are to locate and secure the will and the testator's assets. The will must be submitted to the court so it can go through probate, which is the process of having...
Here are ways to stay sane during a divorce
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
A Georgia divorce can be extremely hard on those who are going through it and can exact a high emotional price. This can get even worse for those who are not practicing any form of self-care during the process. Divorce will always be hard, but there are steps that...
Inattention linked with greater risk for highway work zone crash
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Personal Injury
You commute to and from Gainesville, Georgia, and are no stranger to traffic jams on the highway. Matters can be made worse in highway work zones with their narrow lanes, so you know that the risk for a car crash can be great. In fact, an accident occurs in a highway...
Being careful when selling a deceased’s home
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 4, 2020 | Blog, Probate & Estate Planning
In Georgia, there are strict rules that govern selling part of an estate. One of the major considerations is that creditors need to be paid first before the beneficiaries are able to inherit their property. Thus, the first thing to do before selling anything is to...
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