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I Trust You: What Can the Attorney Say or Not Say After A Client Passes When There is a Trust
If you are a beneficiary of a trust in Georgia, you may wonder whether the attorney who prepared the trust must give you a copy after the client dies. Generally, the attorney’s duties are different from the trustee’s duties. Understanding who represents whom—and who must provide information—can help prevent confusion during trust administration.
Myth #2: “I’m Too Young to Worry About Estate Planning.”
One of the most common things I hear from women in their twenties, thirties, and even forties is, "Estate planning is something I'll do later." Later, when the kids are older. Later, when I have more money. Later, when I retire. Later, when life slows down. The...
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
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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...