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Can You Put Stocks in a Trust? Tax Implications, Transfer Steps, and What Your Brokerage Requires

Can You Put Stocks in a Trust? Tax Implications, Transfer Steps, and What Your Brokerage Requires

by nonstuffyattorneys | Oct 6, 2026 | Estate Planning

Yes, you can put stocks in a trust, and for most taxable brokerage accounts, it’s one of the most effective estate planning moves available. Funding your trust with your investment portfolio means those assets transfer directly to your beneficiaries when you...
Can You Change a Revocable Living Trust? Yes, Here’s How

Can You Change a Revocable Living Trust? Yes, Here’s How

by nonstuffyattorneys | Sep 29, 2026 | Estate Planning

Maybe you’ve had a child, gotten divorced, moved to Georgia from another state, or you just want to change who inherits what. Whatever brought you here, the short answer is yes: a revocable living trust is specifically designed to be changed, and the right way...
Living Will vs Living Trust: Understanding the Difference and Choosing What’s Right for Your Family

Living Will vs Living Trust: Understanding the Difference and Choosing What’s Right for Your Family

by nonstuffyattorneys | Sep 8, 2026 | Estate Planning

A living will and a living trust protect you in two completely different situations, and in Georgia, one of those terms doesn’t even work quite the way most people expect. A living trust is a document that manages your property, both while you’re alive and...
Firearms and Collectibles in Georgia Estates: Special Rules for Passing Valuable Items

Firearms and Collectibles in Georgia Estates: Special Rules for Passing Valuable Items

by nonstuffyattorneys | Feb 8, 2026 | Estate Planning

Homes, bank accounts, and retirement savings aren’t the only things included in estate planning. Firearms and collectibles, items with history and value, also deserve equal protection, and their own tools to preserve them for your family. The catch is, they often come...

Common Estate Planning Mistakes Georgia Families Make (And How to Fix Them)

by nonstuffyattorneys | Jan 30, 2026 | Estate Planning

When most people imagine estate planning, they imagine signing some template documents without that much planning. This is the first mistake. Estate planning, at its core, is about protecting your family from the court system, preserving your assets for inheritance,...

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