by Amy Refeca | Oct 8, 2025 | Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament
As women, we often carry the invisible load of caring for everyone — from organizing school lunches to remembering birthdays. But one thing many of us don’t plan for is what happens if we’re not here to do it all. A Last Will and Testament isn’t just for the wealthy —...
by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Administration, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Living Trusts, Probate
Georgia probate is a court process. Which means you have very little, if any, control over the how, when, what. When it comes to your children, that is very likely not how you have parented your children so why settle for that if you cannot be there for them!...
by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, How We Help Women, Last Will & Testament, Probate
Naming a guardian in your will is important—but it’s not always enough. The probate court must still approve the guardian, and if your will is contested or unclear, that process can delay who cares for your children. Also, guardianship is not something you want to...
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...
