Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Yet, many people face unexpected challenges because they overlook key details or make common mistakes early on. Avoiding these pitfalls can help you enjoy a secure and comfortable retirement without unnecessary stress. This post highlights the top five mistakes people often make when preparing for retirement and offers practical advice to help you stay on track. Ignoring the Impact of Infl

Potential clients often ask this question during their free consultation in my law office. Although there may be other technical differences, the main difference is in the title of the person and how that title was received. When a person dies without a valid will they are referred to as intestate. Even when a person dies intestate, however, they may have a home or other property resulting in their estate needing to be submitted to the probate process. When an intestate estat

In Georgia, the rules of inheritance when a person dies without a will are set by statute. OCGA § 53-2-1 provides the order in which heirs will inherit from a intestate decedent's estate. If a decedent is survived by a spouse, and no children or other descendant, then the spouse is the sole heir. If a decedent is survived by a spouse and any child or descendant, then the spouse shall share equally with the children. The spouse's portion shall not be less than a one-third shar