About Our Team
Atlanta Wills + Trusts is a different kind of estate planning law firm – this was intentional. While we have the knowledge, experience, and team to help our clients prepare a will, a trust, powers of attorney and other important documents to protect their family, our goal is not just to provide our client with a packet of documents and send them on their way.
Rather, our goal is for our clients to walk away with a plan. A plan that works for them, their family and their lives when they need it to work. A plan they know what to do with, who to tell about, and what next steps to take to ensure they are protected and those they love the most are protected. A plan that isn’t just a transaction, but the beginning of a relationship.
That type of plan requires a law firm, like ours, dedicated to being different, intentional and thoughtful about working with clients to make sure time is taken to answer the important questions and educate our clients.
Each member of our team is dedicated to our clients receiving a plan that works. Meet our team.
Amy Refeca
Owner, Founder And Attorney
Amy grew up in Missouri and eventually graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She was the first member of her immediate family to get a degree. Upon deciding what she wanted to do with her life after college, she made a fateful decision to attend law school at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama from which she graduated in 2001.
Amy is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Florida. She is also accredited by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to assist veterans in obtaining entitled benefits. She has presented at continuing legal education events, volunteered with local bar associations to mentor high school students in both Miami, Florida and in Roswell, Georgia, been and is a member of several organizations encouraging and empowering women such as Georgia Association of Women Lawyers.
Amy is passionate about education and speaks regularly for women’s organizations in and around the Metropolitan Atlanta Area and also shares important education on several social media outlets to assist everyone is demystifying the planning process.
Atlanta Wills + Trusts Law Group by Refeca Law, LLC
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Myth #1. Wealthy people need estate plans!
A great article on why every one, especially women, need estate plans! bit.ly/4poCb58
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Myth #1: "I Don't Need a Will Because I'm Not Wealthy." - Atlanta Wills + Trusts Law Group
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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 l...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Absolutely loved our experience with Amy and her team. So thankful!"
And we are so thankful for our clients!
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Here is a basic timeline of Georgia Probate with a Will:
Person Passes Away → Locate Original Will → Gather Asset + Family Information → File Petition with Probate Court → Court Reviews Filing → Executor / Personal Representative Appointed → Letters Issued → Obtain EIN → Open Estate Bank Account → Collect Estate Assets → Provide Required Notices → Address Debts + Expenses → Manage Estate Assets → Prepare for Distribution → Distribute Assets → File Closing Documents → Estate Complete
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Super short video from past REELS: Two basic differences between a living trust and testamentary trust!
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What Happens If You Can’t Find the Will?
One of the most stressful moments for families after someone passes away is realizing they cannot find the original Will.
People often immediately jump to worst-case scenarios: “Does this mean there wasn’t a Will?” “Do we have to divide everything differently?” “Are we stuck?”
Take a breath—this situation is more common than people think.
Not finding the original Will right away does not automatically mean there was never a Will, and it does not always mean probate cannot move forward.
Start with a careful search. Look in filing cabinets, safes, home offices, secure document storage, fireproof boxes, and digital records for clues. Contact the attorney who may have prepared the documents. Sometimes families find copies, drafting information, or instructions about where originals were stored.
If a copy exists, do not assume it has no value. In Georgia, there may be procedures available depending on the circumstances, but those situations require careful review.
If no Will can ultimately be located, the estate may move forward under Georgia’s intestacy laws, which determine who inherits based on family relationships.
Families are often surprised to learn that probate can still move forward even when documents are incomplete.
The most important thing is not to delay because of fear.
Missing documents create questions—not necessarily dead ends. Gathering information early often creates more options than families expect.
Here is a great video on this topic: bit.ly/49BPLM4
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