Blog Posts in Estate Planning

Georgia has no inheritance tax. As of July 1, 2014, Georgia does not have an estate tax , either. Nevertheless, you may have to pay the estate tax levied by the federal government. Also called a ...

After you die, your loved ones and the court will decide what to do with your pet — unless you make other arrangements. That is why many people include instructions for their pets in their estate ...

The probate process can seem overwhelming, especially after losing a loved one. At Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C. , we want you to know that it doesn’t have to be so complicated. We are here to ...

Nearly everyone has heard the words “will” and “trust” in the context of estate planning. Most of us have a basic concept of what a will is. Probably few people, however, understand what a trust is ...

Estate planning is an important step of ensuring your family is cared for upon your death. While you may understand the importance of estate planning, you may be unsure of what your “estate” actually ...

When a person dies, their will provides information about how their property will be distributed along with their other final wishes. However, a will may not only apply upon death. There is another ...