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Myth #3: “I Don’t Need A Will (Nor Does My Spouse) Because My Spouse Inherits Everything …. Right?
One of the most common misconceptions I hear from married women is, "Everything will just go to my husband if something happens to me." While that may sound reasonable, it isn't always how Georgia law works. Many people assume that being married automatically means a...
Myth #1: “I Don’t Need a Will Because I’m Not Wealthy.”
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from women is, "I don't have enough to need a will." Maybe you're raising children, building your career, recently divorced, starting over, or simply living comfortably without what you would consider significant wealth. You...
Back To School First Days by County in Georgia
Check out this list of calendars for metro Atlanta areas schools! Back to School.
Ways an Executor or Personal Representative Can Become Personally Liable
One of the biggest fears executors have is becoming personally responsible for something that goes wrong during probate. The good news is that executors are generally not expected to be perfect. But they are expected to act responsibly and carry out their duties...
What Probate Actually Looks Like Step-by-Step in Georgia
When someone passes away, families often hear the word “probate” before they really understand what it means. It can sound formal, intimidating, and expensive. For many people, the biggest fear is not knowing what is supposed to happen next. In Georgia, probate is the...
What to Do in the First 30 Days After Someone Passes: A Georgia Probate Guide
What to Do in the First 30 Days After Someone Passes: A Georgia Probate Guide When someone you love passes away, people often expect there to be a moment where everything becomes clear. Instead, most families experience the opposite. There are emotions, logistics,...
What Are We Really Talking About? Your Money, Property and Things. What.
When people think about estate planning, they often assume we are talking about documents — wills, trusts, powers of attorney. But before any document is drafted, there is a more foundational conversation that has to happen. What do you own, and how do you own it?...
Who Are the Most Important People in Your Estate Plan?
When most people begin thinking about estate planning, they instinctively focus on assets. The house. The retirement accounts. The business. The investment portfolio. But estate planning does not truly begin with property — it begins with people. And the first person...
Women Serving as Executor in Probate Administration
Women as Estate Executors: Guiding Your Family Through the Process When someone you love passes away and you discover you’ve been named the Executor (called a Personal Representative in Georgia), it can feel like a mix of honor and pressure all at once. Very often,...
Why. Why Did You Call An Estate Planning Attorney.
People rarely wake up one morning excited to create an estate plan. The decision to call an estate planning attorney or send that first email usually comes after something shifts, something happened. Sometimes the shift is dramatic, and sometimes it is quiet, but...