At, Hoffman & Associates, full-service estate planning is our specialty.

Estate planning is a constantly evolving process for individuals. At every age, a person must evaluate his or her net worth, family needs, and planning objectives to develop a sound and tax-efficient approach to the distribution of assets. Failure to implement an effective estate plan is subjecting your assets and family to complex state law, which may or may not fit your individual needs.

Any effective estate plan begins with a foundation of the following documents:

• A Will
• A Financial Power of Attorney
• A Healthcare Power of Attorney and/or A Living Will (As of July 1, 2007, the State of Georgia created a statutory form that encompasses both documents)

At Hoffman & Associates, we pride ourselves on personally tailoring all estate planning documents to avoid common pitfalls, such as probate, creditor issues, administrative and costs, family disputes, tax considerations, guardianship issues, and more.

As a person’s net worth increases, more complex planning may be necessary to ensure estate liquidity (the ability of the estate to pay expenses and/or taxes without forcing a sale of estate assets) and reduce tax exposures. Hoffman & Associates is highly trained in this type of estate planning and strives to stay on the cutting edge of this rapidly changing field. This planning may include life insurance trusts, family trusts, defective grantor trusts, family partnerships or family limited liability companies, and more.

If you have questions regarding estate planning or would like to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our estate planning attorneys, please contact us at info@hoffmanestatelaw.com or 404-255-7400 today.