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Ways an Executor or Personal Representative Can Become Personally Liable

Ways an Executor or Personal Representative Can Become Personally Liable

by Amy Refeca | Jun 10, 2026 | Administration, Estate, Executor, How We Help Women, Personal Representative, Probate

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

What Probate Actually Looks Like Step-by-Step in Georgia

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...
Probate Delays Can Leave Your Family Waiting When They Need Help The Most

Probate Delays Can Leave Your Family Waiting When They Need Help The Most

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...
Probate: It Cost Money To Probate In Georgia

Probate: It Cost Money To Probate In Georgia

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...

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I Trust You: What Can the Attorney Say or Not Say After A Client Passes When There is a Trust

I Trust You: What Can the Attorney Say or Not Say After A Client Passes When There is a Trust

Oct 7, 2026

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.”

Myth #2: “I’m Too Young to Worry About Estate Planning.”

Aug 10, 2026

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...

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