ESTATE PLANNING – Estate Administration & Probate

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...

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...

Estate planning is one of those topics that people in Georgia and across the nation do not like to think about. There are many reasons why they might avoid taking the necessary steps to create even a basic will. However, despite the worry that it can cause, it is...

If you can answer yes to the question “Have you done your estate plan yet?” congratulations! Unfortunately, if you went through an online purveyor, you may not have a complete estate plan. Even if you went through a professional, you may still have one missing piece:...

If you’ve already created an estate plan, you’ve probably breathed a sigh of relief feeling like you have all of your affairs in order. While the completion of your initial estate plan is a big accomplishment, it isn’t the end of the process. In fact, you should...

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...