by Amy Refeca | Jun 4, 2026 | Administration, Executor, Personal Representative, Probate
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...
by Amy Refeca | Jun 2, 2026 | Administration, Estate, Funeral Planning, Probate
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,...
by Amy Refeca | Mar 7, 2026 | Bank Accounts, Estate, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Insurance, Real Estate
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?...
by Amy Refeca | Mar 1, 2026 | College Age Kids, Estate, Estate Planning, How We Help Women
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...
by Amy Refeca | Feb 26, 2026 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Probate
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,...
