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We understand your frustrations when it comes to Estate Planning and we want to help guide you to a secure financial future.
We help individuals and families with estate planning, asset protection, wills, trusts, probate, and Medicaid. Our group of highly dedicated attorneys are board-certified in estate planning and Georgia probate law. Clients can rest assured that their assigned attorney will work diligently and effectively to ensure that you and your family are protected.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, the skilled attorneys at Estate Law Center USA are experienced in a wide variety of complex legal matters.
While we focus on every aspect of estate planning — including wills, trusts, business succession, asset protection, and elder law — we are also highly skilled in family law, personal injury, elder law, medicaid, veterans’ benefits, business litigation, criminal defense, and more.
With every case we take on, we make it our mission to help our clients understand their options and make informed decisions as we work towards their unique goals.
We understand your frustrations when it comes to Estate Planning and we want to help guide you to a secure financial future.
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Holly Geerdes has established herself as one of the premier trial and asset protection attorneys in the United States. Due to her experience and expertise, Attorney Geerdes also has extensive management and leadership experience in coordinating state-wide projects for professional legal development related to improving the caliber of attorneys, having trained everyone from novice attorneys to veteran judges on legal practice and the law. Holly Geerdes has established herself as one of the premier trial and asset protection attorneys in the United States.
Due to her experience and expertise, Attorney Geerdes also has extensive management and leadership experience in coordinating state-wide projects for professional legal development related to improving the caliber of attorneys, having trained everyone from novice attorneys to veteran judges on legal practice and the law.
Her highly successful legal career in the state governments also enabled her to develop and maintain close ties with both the local State Legislatures and the State Bars to oversee and litigate the most important legal issues pending in the United States and the local States.
Attorney Geerdes is now one of the most sought after attorneys to train lawyers across the United States in the area of estate planning, elder law, and asset protection, supervising over 50 attorneys in the United States who specialize in the complex area of asset protection.
- Proud Recipient of the Georgia Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
- Named One of the Top 14 Attorneys in Georgia Under 40
- Included in the Super Lawyer® Rising Stars® List
- Employed as an Adjunct Law Professor
- Named top 100 trial attorney by national trial lawyers Association
- Named in 25 most influential Asian Americans
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Estate planning is the process of arranging for the transfer of a person’s assets after they pass away. It involves creating a plan for the distribution of assets, such as property, investments, and other possessions, to family members, friends, or charitable organizations. Estate planning also involves making arrangements for end-of-life care, appointing a guardian for minor children, and minimizing tax liabilities.
The primary goal of estate planning is to ensure that the transfer of assets is done smoothly and efficiently, without unnecessary legal complications or delays. Estate planning also helps to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are carried out, and that their assets are distributed in a way that reflects their values and priorities.
Common estate planning tools include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives for healthcare. Working with an experienced estate planning attorney can help ensure that all necessary documents are in place and that your wishes are properly communicated to your loved ones.
Starting the estate planning process can seem overwhelming, but with a bit of preparation and guidance, you can create an effective plan that ensures your wishes are carried out. Here are some steps to get started:
- Make a list of your assets: Create a list of all your assets, including real estate, investments, retirement accounts, insurance policies, and personal property.
- Identify your beneficiaries: Determine who you want to inherit your assets. You may want to consider factors such as age, financial situation, and whether they have any special needs.
- Choose an executor or trustee: You’ll need to appoint someone to manage your estate after your death. This person will be responsible for distributing your assets and settling your debts.
- Consider tax implications: Estate planning can involve complex tax issues, so it’s important to consult with a financial advisor or attorney who specializes in estate planning.
- Create a will: A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. It also allows you to name a guardian for any minor children.
- Consider a trust: Depending on your circumstances, a trust may be a useful tool to manage your assets and distribute them to your beneficiaries.
- Review and update your plan: It’s important to review and update your estate plan periodically to ensure it continues to reflect your wishes and any changes in your financial or personal circumstances.
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney can help ensure that your plan is comprehensive and tailored to your specific needs and goals.
It’s a good idea to start estate planning as soon as possible, regardless of your age or current health status. Estate planning involves creating a plan for the management and distribution of your assets after you pass away, as well as planning for your own potential incapacity. Here are a few reasons why it’s important to start estate planning sooner rather than later:
- Unexpected events: No one knows when unexpected events can occur that may result in incapacity or death. Estate planning can help you be prepared for the unexpected by having a plan in place for your assets and care.
- Protect your assets: Estate planning can help protect your assets from being lost to creditors or other parties. It can also help minimize taxes that may be imposed on your estate.
- Protect your loved ones: Estate planning can help protect your loved ones from potential conflicts over your assets, and ensure that they are provided for according to your wishes.
- Peace of mind: Having an estate plan in place can give you peace of mind, knowing that you have taken steps to protect your loved ones and your assets.
In short, it’s never too early to start estate planning. The earlier you start, the more time you have to refine your plan and make any necessary changes as your life circumstances change.
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