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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

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...
Probate Isn’t Private!

Probate Isn’t Private!

by Amy Refeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Administration, Estate Planning, How We Help Women, Living Trusts, Probate, Trusts

Probate Is a Public Process—Even Your Family’s Private Matters Become Public Record There is ZERO privacy in probate court.  There is also A LOT of court oversight.  So if you want the court involved and you like exposing everything to everyone, probate is the way to...
Probate Fees Take Away From What You Leave Behind

Probate Fees Take Away From What You Leave Behind

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...
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...
How Much Does It Cost To Go Through Probate In Georgia?

How Much Does It Cost To Go Through Probate In Georgia?

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...
Beneficiary Designations and Payable On Death Designations on Bank Accounts, Etc.

Beneficiary Designations and Payable On Death Designations on Bank Accounts, Etc.

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...
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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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