Monthly Archives: August 2008

Make a Living Trust in Georgia

What is a living trust? A trust is an arrangement under which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all property held in trust. A "living trust" (also called an "inter vivos"…

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Glossary of Legacy Terms

ActuarialAs used in planned giving, refers to the factors used to calculate the value of lifetime payments to individuals or organizations. Appreciated Property Securities, real estate, or any other property that has risen in value since the benefactor acquired it. Generally, appreciated property held by the donor for a year or more may be donated…

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Collaborative Practice Benefits Children

Other than perhaps the death of a parent, divorce is often the single most traumatic event in a child’s life. In America 60% of all marriages end in divorce and a third of those divorces involve bitter conflict. One million children in our country are involved in divorce each year. These children are twice as…

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5 Myths About Premarital Agreements

California attorney and mediator Diana Mercer has published an excellent article (reprinted below) on a number of myths about prenuptial agreements. Diana Mercer, Attorney-Mediator, is the founder of Peace Talks Mediation Services in Los Angeles, which mediates premarital agreements. Visit http://www.premaritalmediation.com for a free premarital agreement checklist and more information about prenups, mediation, and premarital…

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9 Questions to Ask the Divorce Lawyer (Before You Write the Check)

Selecting the lawyer that will represent you is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your divorce case. You should try to find a lawyer who is skilled, competent, and who regularly handles family law and divorce cases. Seek someone who is responsive and willing to communicate with you throughout the…

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Glossary of Terms

AdministratorThe person appointed by the court to manage one’s estate when he or she dies without leaving a will. Administrators have the same duties as executors. AnnuityA sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals. Appreciated PropertyProperty, such as real estate or stock, that has increased in value. BeneficiaryAn individual designated to receive…

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