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 | 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...
by Amy Refeca | Jun 11, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament
“We Leave for Vacation Next Week…”: A Summer Estate Planning Conversation Caller: “Hi, this might be a weird question, but we’re going on vacation next week and realized we probably need a will. Can we get that done in time?” Me: “Not a weird question at all! In...
by Amy Refeca | Jun 1, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts
Does it cost money to go through 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, such as the complexity of the estate, the...
by Amy Refeca | May 20, 2025 | Administration, Bank Accounts, Estate, Estate Planning, Insurance, Last Will & Testament, Probate, Trusts
In Georgia, one of the ways you can make sure you are protecting your assets for yourself and those you love is to make sure you have a beneficiary designation or a payable on death designation on every single account, policy, place you can. Beneficiary designations...
by Amy Refeca | May 18, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Living Trusts, Probate, Trusts
Probate can be avoided by having a living trust. What is a living trust? A living trust is a legal arrangement that allows a person (the grantor) to place their assets into a trust during their lifetime. The trust is managed by a trustee, who administers the assets...
