One of your loved ones may have chosen you to be their "personal representative," which means that your responsibilities will go into effect after the person has passed on. That is a much better scenario all around than if the person passed away without a valid will...
Year: 2023
Do my loved ones inherit through my will or my living will?
Estate planning can be confusing for many in Macon, especially given the many unfamiliar and seemingly contradictory terms used in the process. For example, you may have been told to have a living will. You filled out a boiler-plate template found online, thinking it...
Does my social media die with me?
As you scroll through your Facebook feed, you may not have thought about it, but what happens to that feed after you die? Does that social media feed die with you? Well, as it turns out, if your social media is not part of your estate plan, your social media may very...
Choosing witnesses for your will
Writing a will is an important part of estate planning and a valid will is something that ensures your peace of mind. For your will to be legally valid, it must be signed in the presence of witnesses. Georgia law requires that 2 witnesses be present when you sign your...
In Georgia, how do you know if a probate is necessary?
A probate is the legal process of taking account of a decedent’s estate and wishes, and then attending to creditors’ claims and heirs’ entitlements. It’s often complex and costly, and people might wonder if this administrative hurdle can be sidestepped. When probate...
Understanding Georgia’s probate process
Many Georgia residents want to avoid the probate process, which is understandable. If you have never had to probate a will before, the process can seem complicated. You may also have heard that the probate process takes a long time, and while that is somewhat true, it...