On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 30, 2019 | estate planning, Firm News
When preparing an estate plan, some Georgians may overlook their digital assets. Many people don’t even think of themselves as having digital assets of any worth. According to a study by McAfee, however, the average American has $55,000 in digital assets. This...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 29, 2019 | Firm News
If you, or a loved one has served in the military, you may be qualified for a veteran’s pension. The VA Pension program can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living home care, nursing homes and independent home care. Veteran pension programs are a...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 26, 2019 | Firm News
Creating an estate plan can cause feelings of relief and completion. Many people create their estate plan, check that item off the to-do list and then promptly forget about it. However, an estate plan is not something that should be forgotten about. There are several...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 22, 2019 | Firm News, residential real estate
When people in Georgia consider buying a home, location can be a major factor in deciding where to live. Many people are once again buying homes in the exurbs, especially newly built houses in communities significantly outside major cities. As a result, they may face...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 17, 2019 | estate planning, Firm News
Some Georgia residents may think that creating a will is enough to ensure that assets are passed down to the right loved ones. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some assets, such as retirement accounts and life insurance, pass by beneficiary designation....
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 9, 2019 | Firm News, residential real estate
A lender in Georgia has the right to start foreclosure proceedings as soon as a homeowner fails to make a single mortgage payment. However, this is doesn’t mean that the home is going to be taken back. A homeowner has the option of selling the property or asking...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 1, 2019 | estate planning, Firm News
Georgia parents of children with special needs often have significant concerns about what will happen to their kids after they die. Due to this concern, many parents take special steps when planning their estates to ensure that their children are adequately provided...
