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What is probate?

What is probate?

Probate is the court process of taking what a person owned at their death and transferring it to the person or entity entitled to receive it after the person died.  How long does probate take? Who the "entitled person or entity" is to receive money after I die? Who is...

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Does a will go through probate?

Does a will go through probate?

Yes.  A will goes through probate.  A will does not avoid probate.  Short answer.  Now let's dig further into what happens if you die with a will. Starting with the premise that a person who is dead cannot own anything.  So one moment you own something, say a home,...

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Why Do Women Need A Will?

Why Do Women Need A Will?

Technically, women already have an estate plan.  In fact, every woman in every single state in the United States has one.  The government has given you one based on what THEY think and want to have happen to you and your property.  The best way to answer this question...

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Who is an heir in Georgia?

Who is an heir in Georgia?

Who Is An Heir in Georgia. There is a difference between a beneficiary and an heir at law. Here are the definitions: A beneficiary is: someone is named in a document (in this instance a will) and is set to receive whatever share, item or property identified...

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Why Do Moms Need a Trust And Not A Will

Why Do Moms Need a Trust And Not A Will

We work with moms.  One of the first things we discuss with moms (and dads) when we meet with them in our consultation is why they need a trust and why a basic or simple will won't work.  We'd like to share that information with you, also. So why won't a simple will...

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