Important Considerations When Creating a Will

A former member of the U.S. Army, James “Jay” Davis III served in the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington, for several years. He then earned a bachelor of arts in English from the University of West Georgia and a law degree from Georgia State University. Since 1997, James “Jay” Davis III has operated his law firm, focusing on estate planning and elder law.

One of the key aspects of estate planning, creating a will is essential to ensuring your wishes will be carried out when you are gone. To make the process as stress-free as possible, consider the following:

1. Executor. This is the person who will handle your estate. Choose someone responsible and trustworthy, and first check that they are willing to accept the job.

2. Beneficiaries. Who will receive your property and possessions? Be as specific as possible, and consider what will happen in the case of unlikely events such as your spouse dying at the same time as you.

3. Property. Make a comprehensive list of everything, from homes and land to cars, stocks, and jewelry.

4. Digital legacy. Since many of your photos and writing might exist only online, assign someone to manage or closeout social media accounts and websites.

New Senior Living Development Planned for Villa Rica, Georgia

James “Jay” Davis III has been practicing law in Georgia for over 20 years. After offering his service in the US Army for 2 years, he matriculated at the University of West Georgia, then the Georgia State University College of Law, where he received his JD. Currently, in addition to running his busy law office, James “Jay” Davis III is involved in the development of real property for the senior community, such as Avemore Village in Villa Rica, Georgia.

Recently approved by the Villa Rica City Council, Avemore Village will encompass 220 acres and offer three main segments in retirement living: commercial, residential, and life plan community (LPC). Retail businesses are included in the plan, and the residential aspect will consist of both single-family and multi-family units. The LPC will offer facilities for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

The property will include two historic sites: the Williams-Mitchell Farm (a dairy that once provided milk to the downtown Atlanta area) and Camp Lacretia (a Civilian Conservation Corps camp established in 1935). The Avemore developers plan to erect commemorative monuments to these historic sites.