What happens to your estate after you are gone is very much within your control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death. For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated purposes âe" such as family or special charities âe" it becomes necessary to make special advance preparations. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Georgia will help you glide through this complicated process. This new book has been adapted to offer Georgia residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Author Linda C. Ashar, attorney at law, has crafted an estate-planning primer, allowing Georgia residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Georgia-specific information is offered throughout this book, including: Georgia âe~s probate code; Georgia rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid Georgia will; planning your living will in Georgia; explanations of Georgia laws regarding durable health care power of attorney, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. The bookâe(tm)s easy-to-understand context clarifies this complicated and sensitive subject and gives readers the power to take control of their future.