by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2026 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, Living Will, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts
I help clients create trusts EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I have an attorney-client relationship with the client(s). I don’t have one with the people they name in their trusts who are going to get property or money after they pass away. Those people are called...
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 | 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 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 16, 2025 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, Last Will & Testament, Living Trusts, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts
In Georgia, wills are considered public documents once they are filed with the probate court. Here’s how the process works: Filing the Will with the Probate Court When a person passes away and their estate goes through the probate process, the will is submitted...
by Amy Refeca | Dec 9, 2024 | Administration, Estate, Estate Planning, Funding, Living Trusts, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trust Funding, Trusts
Your Homestead Exemption After a Trust Transfer to Protect Your Estate: Don’t Forget to Refile! Life gets busy, and important tasks can sometimes slip through the cracks. If you’ve recently transferred your home into a Revocable Living Trust as part of...