For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.”

― Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book

The above is one of my favorite quotes. With the uncertain times that we are in today with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this treasured quote takes on a new meaning for me and my team at The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm. We as a community need to support each other in knowledge, information, and skill. By supporting each other, we will make it through this difficult time.

KNOW THE FACTS

As there are many myths going around, we encourage everyone to get the facts about the about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) and/or the Georgia Department of Public Health (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) for the most recent updates, effective preventative strategies to minimize exposure, and what to do if you experience symptoms.

PREPARING FOR THE HEALTH AND FINANCIAL “WHAT IFS”

Once you have addressed your risk of exposure, continued relief and piece of mind will come from being prepared for the health and financial “what ifs”. If you have not already done so, please note that everyone over the age of 18 should have these three basic documents, regardless of their wealth or health:

A Financial Power of Attorney – This legal document would allow your agent to pay your bills, enter into and cancel contracts, and make other time-sensitive financial decisions if you are unable to make those financial decisions for yourself.
A Health Care Power of Attorney – This legal document would allow your agent access to your medical records, to be able to discuss medical treatment plans with your physician, and make medical decisions on your behalf if you were unable to make those health care decisions for yourself. This agent will also ensure that your very personal end of life decisions are honored.
A Will – This legal documents allows you to determine how your estate will be distributed, name a trusted person as an executor who will administer your estate through the Probate Courts, declare who will take care of your minor children, and allows you to establish your legacy by reflecting your personal values through gifts and donations.

The team at The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm is here to assist you with the completion of these three essential basic estate planning documents. As time is of the essence, we can have the documents drafted and ready for signature swiftly – often within 3 business days but for an additional fee they can be expedited for same day. If you lack the relief and piece of mind that these document can provide, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to contact our office at 404-370-0696.

If the idea of traveling to our office is a concern, please note that safety of our clients and our team is of utmost concern. To eliminate exposure risks, we are conducting meetings via telephone or teleconference. The only face to face meeting required would be the signing meeting. Call today to schedule your initial meeting.

To re-emphasize a point above, these basic estate planning documents are essential for anyone over the age of 18. If you have college age children, your parental rights terminate when they turn 18. That means that you are no longer legally able to act on their behalf concerning their financial and health care concerns unless they have powers of attorney in place concerning their health care and financials. If they don’t have health care directives and powers of attorney in place, give us a call to discuss.

Of course, after completion of these three basic documents, then you can consider a more thorough estate plan, like a Revocable Living Trust, Governmental Asset Protection Trust, or Asset Protection Trust – but that conversion can come after completion of the three basic documents.

We look forward to your call and are here to provide you the relief you seek.

Warm Regards,

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M.

Looking to find an experienced estate lawyer in the Georgia area who is skilled in asset protection and estate plan preparation? Shannon Pawley is an attorney in Georgia with expertise in estate planning and asset protection. Shannon can provide assistance with creating an estate plan to include making a will and how to establish a trust properly. If you have questions about asset protection or questions about making an estate plan, reach out to Shannon and she will be glad to help answer all the estate planning questions you might have!

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Stacy McKenzie

21:58 07 Feb 24

Shannon and her team were great. Went in for a consultation and got my money worth. She explained and made sure we understood. I will be using them in the future.

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18:55 17 Dec 23

We had excellent service from Shannon and her team, they are true professionals and helped us and explained every step in the process. We highly recommend The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm.

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Stephanie Deal

15:22 07 Jul 23

My father and I recently used the estate, an asset protection, law, firm for new wheels, new, power of attorney’s, and a creation of a trust. Brooke and her entire team could not have been more helpful and more professional! We loved working with them, and they took everything seriously therefore I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I highly recommend everyone at the law firm.

Barry Amos

01:22 01 Jul 23

Great firm. Had answers to all our questions and explained everything clearly. Never felt rushed to make a decision Could not ask for a better experience. Every one we dealt with was professional and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this firm for estate planning.

Lee Jay

21:30 28 Jun 23

Shannon provided invaluable information regarding a family estate matter. Although her firm did not quite fit our immediate needs, the consultation was informative and extremely HELPFUL! Shannon clearly explained what our next steps should be and offered to assist if we had any questions along the way. Her expertise and willingness to help puts her in a league of her own!

Alice Guppy

02:01 23 Jan 23

Shannon and everyone at The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm are professional, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. They answered all our questions in great detail and the plan they developed for us is exactly what we need to protect our assets and estate as we age especially with my husband's health issues.

Lynn McKibbin-Moore

23:09 24 Feb 22

My husband has dementia. This firm has been patient, kind and professional while we went through a move from a house of 37 years in to a condo to be closer to my daughter and her husband. (Miami to Atlanta). There was also a wedding. All in 6 months.We now have a trust, power of attorney. Wills for my daughter and her husband and more. All at a fair price. I could not recommend higher.

Tammy Lee

22:03 29 Jan 22

Shannon Pawley and her team are exceptional at helping families navigate tough situations. We began working with her upon finding out my father had Stage 4 kidney cancer. His decline was more rapid than expected.Attorney Pawley and her entire team expedited paperwork that allowed me to focus on my father’s care, make decisions that suddenly needed to be made for him medically and financially, and has allowed me the ability to focus more on grieving and less on legal matters upon his passing.It is obvious she is knowledgeable about the best ways to navigate estates to protect the assets for the owners and their loved ones. It is just as obvious that she is passionate and has true heart for what her clients go through.We will be using her for own estate needs, and I recommend her expertise to everybody I can.This service is worth every penny we paid as it has saved us more money and time than I could imagine.

H Jessie Brewer

18:26 18 Nov 21

Attorney Shannon Pawley and paralegal Alexis McCoy are legal professionals that my wife and I highly recommend. Their grasp of the Georgia law pertaining to Medicaid assistance and the interworking's of the State department is exceptional. Additionally, their client-attorney relationship skills are excellent. We wouldn't hesitate to use this law firm again should the need arise.

Dawn Hardy

15:06 13 Nov 21

Shannon and her team are the best! They listened to my needs and provided the best advice. They are patient and professional as well as personable, they didn't make me feel like I was just another client. Highly recommend!