by Trish Butcher | Jan 5, 2026 | Estate Planning
Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Every Side and Choosing the Right Trustees and Executors Estate planning for blended families is uniquely complex, because it must balance the needs of a surviving spouse, biological children, and stepchildren. When two...
by Trish Butcher | Dec 22, 2025 | Estate Planning
Every parent worries about one thing more than anything else: making sure their children are safe, supported, and cared for no matter what life brings. Estate planning isn’t just about money or documents. It is about your kids. It is about giving them stability in the...
by Trish Butcher | Dec 15, 2025 | Estate Planning
Most families want two things when they plan their estate. They want to keep their loved ones out of court. They also want to prevent conflict. The problem is that many people do not realize that their current plan, or lack of one, may do the opposite. Families in...
by Trish Butcher | Dec 8, 2025 | Estate Planning
If you live in Athens, Watkinsville, or around Lake Oconee, you’ve probably heard you should “get your Will done.” But what about a Living Trust? Isn’t that something only wealthy people need? Not exactly. Understanding the difference between a Will and a Living Trust...
by Trish Butcher | Dec 1, 2025 | Estate Planning
When most people hear estate planning, they picture the ultra-wealthy. Mansions, yachts, complicated portfolios, basically an episode of “Succession.” But here’s the truth that families in Athens, Watkinsville, Lake Oconee, and across Georgia need to know: You do not...