In Georgia, people automatically equate estate planning with creating a will or trust. This is understandable since these are key aspects of many estate plans. However, there are other issues that can be addressed with an estate plan, such as health care decisions....
Year: 2022
How mental state can affect the legal creation of a will
A will seems like a simple legal instrument that can be used to dictate how assets will be distributed upon death. While that’s true to a certain extent, creating a legally valid will takes much more than just writing down what you want on a piece of paper. It takes a...
An introduction to probate in Georgia
Distributing an estate requires more than complying with the directions in the will. Georgia requires a court hearing and the completion of many duties. After a person dies, leaving behind a valid will, their will must undergo Georgia’s estate administration and...