If you die single with no children in Georgia, there is still a defined legal process that determines who inherits your estate. And in many cases, the result is not what people expect. Many people…
Why Your Will Doesn’t Control Everything You Own in Georgia
A lot of people in Georgia believe a will controls everything they own. It doesn’t. A will is an important document. It allows you to name who should receive your property and who will handle…
What Happens If Your Executor Doesn’t Follow Your Will in Georgia?
An executor is responsible for carrying out the instructions in your will. But what happens if they don’t? This is a question that comes up more often than you might think, and it’s an important…
What Happens If You Never Fund Your Trust
Creating a trust is an important first step, but it is only part of the process. For a trust to work as intended, it needs to be funded. That means assets must actually be transferred…
What People Think Estate Planning Is Versus What It Actually Is
Estate planning is often thought of in very simple terms. Many people assume it is about deciding who gets what after they pass away. While that is certainly part of it, it is only one…
How Long Probate Actually Takes in Georgia
One of the most common questions people have is how long probate takes. The answer depends on the circumstances, but in Georgia, probate is not typically a quick process. At a minimum, probate often takes…
Who Inherits If You Don’t Have a Will in Georgia
When someone passes away without a will in Georgia, the State steps in and applies a set of rules to determine who inherits. This is called intestacy. These rules follow a specific order. They are…
Do You Need Estate Planning If You Don’t Own a Home in Georgia?
Many people assume estate planning only applies to homeowners. This is one of the most common misconceptions about estate planning. In reality, estate planning applies to anyone who owns assets or wants to ensure someone…
What Your Executor Will Google After You Die
You chose someone responsible. Honest. Probably the one who always RSVP’d. Or didn’t panic when you locked your keys in the car.Good choice.But here’s what you didn’t picture. Them, hunched over a laptop. Searching.“Duties of…
The Post-It Note Myth: Why Informal Promises Create Real Problems
“I told her she could have the ring.”“He knows the truck is his.”“We all agreed after dinner last Christmas.” Sounds simple. Sounds familiar.But unless it’s written, signed, and legally binding, it means nothing in the…