by Lisa Shippel | Sep 25, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
By Lisa Glauber Shippel, Esq. Always Appoint a Backup: A Critical Step in Estate Planning When you create a Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, or Health Care Directive, you name someone you trust to carry out your wishes. But what happens if that person becomes unable...
by Lisa Shippel | Sep 18, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
Why a Professional Matters for Your Estate Plan An estate plan isn’t just paperwork; it’s a set of instructions your loved ones rely on during life’s most stressful moments. DIY forms can’t ask follow-up questions, spot gaps, or anticipate issues you may not think of....
by Lisa Shippel | Aug 25, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
By Lisa Glauber Shippel, Esq. Buying or selling a home in Georgia? You’ve likely heard the term closing attorney, but do you really know what they do? Here is a behind-the-scenes peek at what happens before, during, and after your real estate closing. Spoiler alert:...
by Lisa Shippel | Aug 25, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
By Lisa Glauber Shippel, Esq. When a loved one passes away, don’t wait too long to review their assets. Even if you think everything transferred properly, it only takes one overlooked account to trigger the need for probate and potentially double the work if it’s not...
by Lisa Shippel | Aug 24, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
By Lisa Glauber Shippel, Esq. Losing someone close to you is emotionally overwhelming. During those early days, it’s hard to know what to do first, especially when legal matters begin to surface. Here is a simple guide for what to do after someone passes away,...
by Lisa Shippel | Jul 19, 2025 | Estate Planning, Legal Insights
By Lisa Glauber Shippel, Esq. Helping Georgia families protect what matters most If your child just turned 18, congratulations. Whether they recently graduated from high school or are getting ready to start college, begin a job, join the military, or take some time to...
