MORE THAN WORDS Why Estate Planning Is the Ultimate Act of Love
Love isn’t just about grand gestures and heartfelt words; it’s about ensuring the ones we love are cared for, even when life gets hard. Estate planning is one of the ultimate acts of love, giving you peace of mind and your family a precious gift of clarity and guidance. Clients often tell us that having everything in place during a time of great grief made their loss a little easier to bear — a final message of love from a family member. Reduce their stress. The death of a loved one is an incredibly difficult and emotional experience, but a well-thought-out estate plan can help take away some of the stress for your family. When you can provide an outline of your wishes for your assets, it will reduce the likelihood of disputes and confusion. The less your family has to figure out independently, the more time they have to grieve and heal. Your estate plan can also help
your family handle crises while you are still alive. If you become ill or incapacitated, having a health care directive or medical powers of attorney will allow them to make informed decisions about your care. Protect their future. When you create your estate plan, consider what will support your family’s future. There’s a selflessness in putting your loved ones first and ensuring you leave no unanswered questions for them when the time comes. This is an opportunity to provide financial stability and a family home, and even give your loved ones precious keepsakes so they can revisit those happy memories for a lifetime. Keep pets and children safe. If you have young children or a beloved pet, you can ensure the right, loving person in your life will be there to care for them if something happens to you.
By establishing guardianship for your children, you can rest assured they will receive the love, safety, protection, and support they deserve. You can designate who will take your pet and even give the caregiver money for their needs and supplies. Ultimately, estate planning is way more than paperwork; it’s one of the most powerful ways to show your love, protect your family, and leave a legacy of thoughtfulness for the people you care about most.
EMPOWERING CLIENTS THROUGH LIFE’S TOUGHEST TRANSITIONS Meet Joshua Roye
At The Manely Firm, our attorneys genuinely care about making a difference in the lives of people going through challenging situations. Our Associate Attorney, Joshua Roye, loves to see clients transform from feeling downtrodden to empowered. “It’s exciting helping them to see the transition from ‘I’m going through a divorce’ to ‘Now, I’m the person I want to be,’” he said. “Honestly, by the end of it, a lot of clients become better advocates for themselves.” Joshua always had an interest in law and public service. He looked up to his uncle, a judge, and admired the work of Atlanta consumer advocate Clark Howard of Channel 2 News. He majored in economics and began an internship in the Georgia Legislature, working in the Ways and Means Committee under Chairman Jay Powell. His mentor was one of the first people to encourage him to pursue a career as a lawyer. He became a legislative liaison for the governor’s office and attended Georgia State Law School.
unsatisfying. When he found The Manely Firm, he appreciated our focus on training and investing in attorneys. Since joining us, he said he’s learning more every day. “I’m understanding the family law process differently, and I’m getting to see my own growth,” he said. “Everybody is really intelligent and keen on getting their job done, which makes work very exciting for me.” As an associate attorney, Joshua manages many deadlines, reviews important documents, and assists his managing partner. He loves that no two days are quite the same and enjoys the high level of communication he gets with clients.
“No two families are the same, and no two divorces are the same,” he said.
Family law is incredibly rewarding for Joshua, and his goal is to relieve some of the stress for clients facing a divorce. He sees The Manely Firm as an opportunity to grow as a young attorney, and we can’t wait to see him continue to thrive and make an impact in the lives of our clients.
After passing the bar exam, he did project management work but found its transactional nature
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