ESTATE PLANNING – Estate Administration & Probate

During estate administration, any outstanding debt should be addressed by the estate executor or estate administrator. Often, creditors can make a claim against an estate because they are still owed the money that is due. Debts are not simply erased because a person...

Title claims can endanger an ownership interest in real property. If an outside party has a credible claim to an interest in the property, the matter may require the review of a civil court judge. Title disputes are sometimes the result of fraud. Other times, the...

The most common way to pass assets on to beneficiaries is by using an estate plan. If you write a will, you can select certain beneficiaries who should receive financial assets, tangible assets, real estate, family heirlooms and much more. You can also set up a trust...

Most people think of wills and possibly trusts when they think about estate planning. However, there are a number of other tools that can keep assets out of probate court and strengthen an estate plan. Homeowners who want to ensure that the people living with them can...

Losing a loved one can bring enough emotional pain without the added stress of a legal maze. Managing an estate in Georgia requires precision to protect the financial future of a family. How can you navigate this process without making costly errors? Navigating the...

There are many decisions that you'll have to make when you're creating an estate plan. While many people focus on how their assets will be handled after they die, there's another very important decision that can considerably affect what your loved ones deal with after...

It is important to review your estate plan periodically. The goal is to determine whether updates or changes are necessary. Many people make the mistake of drafting an estate plan and then neglecting it, which can result in a plan that no longer works as intended or...

Being named the executor of a loved one’s estate is a significant sign of trust. It means the deceased believed you were the right person to protect their legacy. However, this role involves more than just organizing paperwork or distributing family heirlooms. It is a...

Worrying about being responsible for settling your deceased loved one’s debts is normal, especially if they accumulated a significant amount. To ease your anxiety, you are generally not responsible since their debts belong to their estate. Understanding the probate...

While probate serves an important purpose, it can also be lengthy and restrictive. In many cases, beneficiaries cannot access their inheritance until the process is fully complete. During this waiting period, families often face unexpected expenses.  Funeral costs and...