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Estate Planning
Estate planning articles and guides from Melissa Breyer, Georgia estate planning attorney. Learn how to protect your family with a revocable living trust, will, power of attorney, and advance directive.
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How Much Does a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Cost in Georgia? (2026)
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust in Georgia costs $2,000 to $12,000. At The Hive Law, a complete MAPT is $6,500 flat. Here
Read ArticleWhat an Estate Plan for a Georgia Real Estate Investor Actually Includes
A standard estate plan — a will, maybe a basic trust — is designed for someone with a house, a retirement account,
Read ArticleCan Your Spouse Manage Your Rental Properties If You Die or Become Incapacitated?
Your spouse knows the properties. They may have helped manage them for years. But legal authority to act on a property and
Read ArticleBeneficiary Deed vs. Trust for Georgia Rental Properties — Which One Works?
Georgia allows a beneficiary deed — a deed that names who gets a property when you die, outside of probate. For a
Read ArticleHow to Transfer Rental Properties into a Trust in Georgia
A trust only protects what is inside it. For Georgia rental properties to be covered by a revocable living trust, a new
Read ArticleOwning Rental Properties in Your Personal Name in Georgia: What It Costs Your Family
Two separate problems come with owning rental properties in your personal name. One happens during your lifetime. The other happens when you
Read ArticleOut-of-State Rental Properties and Probate — What Georgia Investors Need to Know
A Georgia real estate investor who owns properties in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee does not face one probate proceeding when they die.
Read ArticleHow to Connect Your LLC to Your Trust in Georgia
An LLC not connected to a trust is an asset that goes through probate when you die. The LLC entity continues. Your
Read ArticleLLC vs. Trust for Rental Properties in Georgia — What Actually Protects Your Family?
An LLC and a trust are not alternatives. They solve different problems at different times. Choosing between them is a false choice
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