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Jeanne O'Halleran Law

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  1. You are not going to like the interview with the lawyers.

    This is very emotional for everyone, like or not these 2 people are innocent at this point.

    I am sorry that I missed the morning session there was a lot of testimony.

    This was about flight risk.

     

    There is a BIG difference between BEING innocent and being PRESUMED innocent under the law!

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  2. Not that you asked, but I felt like I should throw in my 2 cents here - I don't know Mr. Collins either, but I fully support Martin Valbuena. I have known him for many years, both as an attorney and as a judge. I have the utmost respect for him in both capacities. He is always fair and listens to all sides. He knows how to manage the court efficiently, especially considering the budgetary cuts the county has imposed. I can't imagine anyone else who could do the job better than he does it.

  3. There is space opening up in my office building. It is on Merchants Drive, so it has great visibility. I believe it will be available May 1. It has a lobby/reception area, 2 large offices, and a conference room/3rd office, as well as additional space downstairs. If you are interested, PM me for more information.

  4. I agree with LPPT. Branding is really important. As much as we all like to look at beautiful pictures, you need something that represents you and what you, something to you can use on everything, from business cards, to shirts, to contracts, to anything else you can think up.

  5. Just so I'll have an idea -- What is the $50 off of? In other words, what is the range of prices for wills? Do you have an average price or some basis for pricing a simple will for spouses?

     

    $50 off doesn't tell me enough.

     

     

    Generally, a simple will, not involving minor children, is $150.00. For someone with minor children, it's $200.00 The price can go up a bit if the estate is very large and needs to be structured with trusts, or if there is some other unusual complication, but most people will fit into one of those two categories.

  6. we have a will, funeral arrangements written down, power of attorney for health, living will, and we also have our burial plots.

     

     

    Lady Raider -

    That's fantastic. One thing to consider though - Georgia law changed several years ago and has now replaced living wills and power of attorneys with a new document called an "Advanced Medical Directive." It has similar functions, but everything is encompassed within one document. Although medical professionals are supposed to honor living wills that were executed before the change in the law, there is a higher likelihood that they may not accept a living will, especially as more time passes since it's execution. Since you seem to be on top of everything else, you may want to consider updating to the new Advanced Medical Directives, to ensure that your loved ones won't have any problems if the need arises.

  7. We have a current will--that says who will take care of our older kids, but adopted a 16-year-old who a different family will take custody of if something happens to both of us. Do we need to have a new will to make provision for who he will take custody of him or can we add something to current will/have a separate document? Thanks.

     

    I can't answer poll--there isn't an option to answer in question 3 if you have a will--and it won't accept with answering all questions.

     

    K96:

     

    With any major life change, you should redraft your wills. Especially in your case, where you have a new family member whose custody will be handled differently from your other children. Under your current will, there is probably language that would include your adopted child with your other children, and therefore your separate wishes regarding your adopted child would not be considered by the court. I would recommend drafting a completely new will, so there is no chance of confusion regarding your 16-year-old.

     

    Please feel free to give me a call if you would like to come in and talk about it further.

  8. Everyone should have a will. Without one, the government could be making the decisions about what happens to your property and your kids, if you have any. Many people put it off, for a variety of reasons, but one thing we all know is that tomorrow is never guaranteed. In order to help make sure everyone has a will, I am currently offering $50.00 off any will preparation. Call today if you would like to make an appointment.

     

     

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