Hughes & Associates knows you’re busy running your business and living your life. So we’ve put together this resource area to save you time. On this page you’ll find:

• Small business links that will lead you to information and forms you may need for your small business
• Links to tax information and forms
• Links to federal agencies and regulations
• Downloadable forms we may ask you to complete so we can serve you better
• Links to useful and fun websites
• Social Security Fact Sheet 

STARTING AND OPERATING A BUSINESS

• Georgia Secretary of State
• The U.S. Small Business Administration
• Corporation search for entities authorized to operate in Georgia
• Georgia Department of Revenue
• The University of Georgia Small Business Development Centers are statewide centers for learning more about running a successful small business
• Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center

TAX INFORMATION

• The Georgia Department of Revenue has information on Georgia tax regulations and downloadable tax forms.
• The Internal Revenue Service has timely tax information for businesses and offers downloads of all federal tax forms.

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

• Client Information Sheet
• Advanced Healthcare Directive

GEORGIA PROBATE COURT STANDARD FORMS AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms

TAXES

• Power of attorney form (PDF)
• Tax information authorization (PDF)
• Tax form W-4
• Tax form W-9

VOCABULARY BUILDERS TO FEDERAL AGENCIES

• Gwinnett County Clerk of Court
• Supreme Court of the United States
• Supreme Court of Georgia
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• United States District Court-Northern District of Georgia
• State Bar of Georgia
• American Bar Association
• Georgia Department of Driver Services
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Avvo Attorney Locator Service
• Consumer Products Safety Commission
• DeKalb County, Georgia
• DeKalb County, Georgia, Public Library
• Federal Trade Commission
• Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles
• Gwinnett County Court forms
• Gwinnett County Motor Vehicles
• Information Please
• Library of Congress
• Merriam-Webster Word of the Day
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Securities and Exchange Commission
• Social Security Administration
• SuperPages
• U.S. Census Bureau
• U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• U.S. General Accounting Office
• U.S. Government Information Locator Service
• U.S. Government Printing Office Documents/Materials
• U.S. Government Services Administration
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• U.S. Postal Service
• Veterans Administration
• The White House

MENTAL ILLNESS RESOURCES:

• https://www.nami.org/Home

GENERAL PROBATE INFORMATION/DIY:

• https://www.georgialegalaid.org/search?q=Probate
• https://www.gabar.org/attorneyresources/legalresources.cfm

DISABILITY RESOURCES:

• https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/
• https://ga.thearc.org/
• https://gcdd.org/

POOLED SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS RESOURCES AND INFO:

• https://ga.thearc.org/pooled-trust/
• https://gacommunitytrust.com/
• https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/special-needs-101/special-needs-trusts-and-personal-injury-settlements/

ABLE Accounts resources:

• https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/special-needs-101/able-accounts/  
• https://gcdd.org/able-act-in-georgia.html
• https://www.georgiastable.com/

ELDER CARE RESOURCES:

• https://www.naela.org/

VA RESOURCES:

• https://www.va.gov/ogc/docs/legalservices.pdf

VA ACCREDITED ATTORNEYS:

• Drew Early

HELPFUL DMV:

1. Affidavit of Inheritance of Motor Vehicle

HELPFUL IRS LINKS:

1. IRS EIN

PROBATE COURT LINKS (Many counties have specific forms for accountings, etc.)

1. Gwinnett
2. Fulton
3. Cobb
4. Hall
5. Henry
6. Walton
7. Forsyth
8. Dekalb
9. Athens-Clarke
10. Barrow
11. Clayton
12. Cherokee

HELPFUL LINKS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

1. Gwinnett Tax assessor
2. Gwinnett Tax commissioner
3. Kelley Blue Book
4. Affidavit of Inheritance of Motor Vehicle
5. IRS EIN
6. Fulton County Tax assessor
7. Fulton County Tax commissioner
8. Cobb County Tax assessor
9. Cobb County Tax commissioner
10. Dekalb County Tax assessor
11. Dekalb County Tax commissioner
12. Estate sale companies (no relation or guarantee by our firm):
    1. https://beeskneesestatesales.com/
    2. https://www.atlantaestatesales.com/
    3. https://www.davidvaughanhomes.com/

13. Probate Bond companies:
    1. Nationwide, Bill Oliver
    2. Surety Group
    3. Hamby & Aloisio, Inc.

14. Annuities:
    1. Forge Consulting

15. Fulton County Annual Return
16. Fulton County Inventory
17. Gwinnett County Annual Return
18. Gwinnett County Inventory

HELPFUL LINKS AND RECOMMENDED PROVIDERS FOR GUARDIANS/CONSERVATORS:

1. Probate Bond companies:
   1. Nationwide, Bill Oliver
   2. Surety Group
   3. Hamby & Aloisio, Inc.

2. Annuities and Investing:
   1. Forge Consulting
   2. Sullivan & Schlieman

3. Gwinnett County Annual Return for Adult Ward
4. Gwinnett Personal Status Form for Adult Ward
5. Gwinnett County Inventory and Asset Management Plan for Minors
6. Cobb County non-standard forms
7. Fulton County Inventory for Minors
8. Fulton County Inventory and Asset Management Plan for Adult Wards
9. General ADULT CONSERVATORSHIP INVENTORY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN

IMPORTANT SENIOR HEALTH ISSUES

According to the American Psychological Association, about 20% of seniors 65 and older meet the criteria for some kind of mental disorder. They also found that this age group is significantly less likely to receive mental health treatment, typically sticking to primary care doctors for all their needs.

While there is no substitute for seeing a mental health professional,  it’s important for seniors to have access to the most current, comprehensive information about their mental health. Below are some important resources for helpful information.

• Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
• The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
• Six Things Seniors Can Do To Improve Memory
• Preparing Your Home for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
• Eating for Your Brain as a Senior
• Overcoming The Loss Of A Child Without Drugs Or Alcohol — A Parent’s Guide
• Mourning A Parent or Spouse’s Death
• Promoting Mental Health at Home: How to Design the Perfect Meditation Room at Home