by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Administration, Estate, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts
Court and legal costs reduce what goes to your children’s future! Probate isn’t just slow—it’s costly. Court filing fees, executor fees, and attorney fees can add up quickly in Georgia. These expenses come out of your estate, meaning less money for your...
by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Administration, Estate Planning, Executor, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Living Trusts, Probate, Trusts
When a loved one passes, the last thing a family should face is waiting months—or even years—for access to funds. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what can happen during probate in Georgia. Every step requires court approval, paperwork, and mandatory waiting periods. For...
by Amy Refeca | Sep 30, 2025 | Estate, Estate Planning, Intestate, Last Will & Testament, Probate
The short answer to the question if you inherit everything in Georgia if your spouse dies is MAYBE. In Georgia, whether a surviving spouse gets everything from the deceased spouse’s estate depends on a few factors, including whether the deceased spouse had a...
by Amy Refeca | Sep 18, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Executor, How We Help Women, Intestate, Last Will & Testament, Personal Representative, Probate
Does it cost money to probate in Georgia? Yes. It will cost money to go through probate in Georgia. How much? It depends. The cost of going through probate in Georgia can vary widely depending on several factors, what the Will say, the complexity of the assets in the...
by Amy Refeca | Jul 6, 2025 | Administration, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Living Trusts, Probate, Revocable Living Trust
If you’re like many people, you might think that having a Last Will and Testament means your loved ones can skip probate when you pass away. A common misconception—especially here in Georgia. This is actually a common misconception we speak with people about in...
