Elder care law information and news from Richard Bryson, Suwanee Attorney

Issues Involving Minors in Estate Planning

June 5, 2017

Minors (in Georgia, anyone under the age of 18) create two primary issues in estate planning:

A. Minors can’t consent so proceeding in Probate Court will require a court-appointed representative to speak for the minor — yes even if Continue reading →

asset protection, custodial account, estate planning, Finances, minors

Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Uncategorized, Wills and Trusts

Asset Protection Using An LLC

April 13, 2017

Bryson

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) provide an easy opportunity to protect investment assets such as real estate, equipment, rental properties, and other assets held for business or investment. Although some may try and stretch the asset protection benefits to personally Continue reading →

asset protection, business formation

Asset Protection, Business Formation & Transactions

Access and Visitation of Parents

March 22, 2017

Bryson

As children grow apart both geographically and emotionally, the sibling rivalry can rear its ugly head when a parent(s) is disabled or easily manipulated. For example, Mom is living with her daughter. Mom’s son wants to visit Mom Continue reading →

assisted living, elder care, Elder Care Law, estate planning, Healthcare Advance Directive, Healthcare Power of attorney, Long-Term Care Planning

Elder Law

Moving to a New State–Are New Estate Documents Needed?

March 15, 2017

Bryson

Are new estate planning documents (Will, Trust, Financial Power of Attorney and Advance Directive for Health Care) needed when moving to a new state? If there’s a good chance that your move will prove to be either an extended Continue reading →

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Estate Planning

VA Aid & Attendance Pension Lookback

March 13, 2017

Bryson

The Veteran’s Administration is now enforcing a 3 year look-back for gifts made by veterans as part of eligibility for VA Aid & Attendance Pension benefits. Essentially, any transfers by a veteran without fair market compensation will result in Continue reading →

Aid and Attendance, asset protection, Elder Law, VA Aid & Attendance Pension

Asset Protection, Elder Law, Medicaid, VA

Updated Duration Allowed For Georgia Irrevocable Trusts

March 10, 2017

Bryson

Georgia House Bill 122 to change the Rule Against Perpetuities for trusts. Georgia irrevocable trusts are currently limited to a maximum of 90 years. The proposed change will assist families with legacy planning and protection of assets Continue reading →

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning, News & Events, Wills and Trusts

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

March 10, 2017

Bryson

Attorney Bryson is speaking at a seminar for professionals about safeguarding the financial future of elderly clients through asset protection. The seminar includes strategies and techniques to qualify for government benefits such as VA and Medicaid. The presentation Continue reading →

asset protection, Elder Law, Elder law attorney, nursing home medicaid, VA Aid & Attendance

Asset Protection, Elder Law, Seminars

Financial Wellness Seminar

March 9, 2017

Bryson

Attorney and financial adviser Richard Bryson to present on strategies for asset protection and legacy planning at the annual Financial Wellness Seminar held at Mountain View West Church, 4818 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia on Saturday, March 11, 2017 Continue reading →

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Seminars

Duration of Trusts

February 24, 2017

Bryson

House Bill 122 introduced in the Georgia General Assembly in week 2 of the Legislative Session proposes to expand the number of years a trust may hold assets. Currently, the limitation is 90 years. This duration is not an issue Continue reading →

asset protection, estate planning, Will and Trusts

Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration

When Do I Have to Probate?

September 16, 2015

Bryson

last-will-and-testatment-iStock_000001424212Small Clients have many misconceptions when it comes to Probate. This article will help clarify the more common uncertainties. First off, having a Will does not avoid probate – it is merely a roadmap in which to navigate Probate.

Simply Continue reading →

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Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, News & Events, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills and Trusts

Issues Involving Minors in Estate Planning

Asset Protection Using An LLC

Access and Visitation of Parents

Moving to a New State–Are New Estate Documents Needed?

VA Aid & Attendance Pension Lookback

Updated Duration Allowed For Georgia Irrevocable Trusts

Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid

Financial Wellness Seminar

Duration of Trusts

When Do I Have to Probate?

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