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Choosing an Attorney if You are Charged With a DUI in Georgia

April 5, 2012     By Law Offices of Vernon H. Smith III
This article gives advice on choosing an attorney when faced with a DUI charge in Georgia. In Atlanta, driving under the influence of alcohol has almost become a way of life. The public transportation systems are inadequate and the city itself is spread over an incredibly large area.

New Rule Could Cost Parents with PA Child Support Debts

April 5, 2012     By The Martin Law Firm, P.C.
Pennsylvania parents who owe back child support and who receive checks from the federal government may see less money each month due to a cost-saving change to be made by the Treasury Department nationwide. Beginning in March of next year, the Treasury Department will begin paying federal benefits electronically, rather than by paper check.

Should You Include Your Business in Your Estate Plan?

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
When you start a business, you should not only consider how your business will thrive; you should also think about what will happen to it when you are no longer available to run daily activities. You may have an unspoken plan to hand the business down to your children, but you must evaluate whether this will really work.

Trusts: Revocable and Irrevocable

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
Trusts, both revocable and irrevocable, offer a variety of options that allow you to tailor your estate plan to your specific needs and desires. If you have an estate that extends beyond a basic Last Will and Testament, you should understand the differences between these two types of Trusts.

Picking Estate Fiduciaries

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
A fiduciary is someone who monitors assets for you, with your best interests in mind. This may be a financial institution, a property management company or a trustee. Fiduciaries are not only an important part of life; they are also essential during your disability and after your death. During the estate planning process, you must take care when choosing your attorney-in-fact, health care agent, successor trustee, or estate executor.

How to Leave an Inheritance for Your Minor Children

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
Since you do not know what age your children will be when you pass away, it is best to plan their inheritance as if they have not reached adulthood at that time. You can always update your plan after your children are grown. There are several ways to leave an inheritance for your minor children.

How a Will Can Protect Your Blended Family

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
The standard image of a family as a mother and father with two children is becoming less frequent. In the current age, families include a variety of situations divorces, single parents, unmarried couples living together, same-sex parents, second marriages and beyond. So how do you ensure that your blended family receives the inheritance you wish to leave upon your death? A valid Last Will and Testament is one way to safeguard your final wishes.

How to Include Your Pets in Your Estate Plan

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
Your pets are an important part of your family, so it is vital that you include them in your estate plan. Like naming a guardian for your children you can name a guardian for your pets. You should do so to avoid family disagreements if more than one person should want to care for your furry loved ones. A worst case scenario is if no family member is willing to step forward and take your pet into their home.

Do You Need an Estate Plan?

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
For many, the idea of creating an estate plan is something they’ll do “later.” As in when they’re older, when they have more “stuff” or whenever they have some time to actually sit down and do it. But putting off creating your estate plan isn’t a good idea, and I’ll tell you why.

How to Decide if Someone You Love Needs Long Term Care

April 5, 2012     By Byrd Garrett PLLC
The decision to seek long term care for a loved one is a difficult one to make. Perhaps you are afraid of hurting your family member’s feelings by suggesting they are no longer capable. Or maybe your family member isn’t ready to admit the need for help. Despite the difficulty of broaching this touchy subject, you must do so for the health and safety of your loved one. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone.