What Happens the Moment Someone Dies and You’re in Charge Being named executor of someone’s estate is an honor—but it’s also a big responsibility. And most people have no idea what to do when that…
Who Has the Right to See Your Will While You’re Alive?
Spoiler: It’s Not Everyone Who Thinks They Should We get this question more often than you’d expect: “Can my kids ask to see my will?” Or, “Can my sister demand a copy now that she…
What Happens if Your Executor Refuses to Serve?
You named your executor years ago. Maybe it was your oldest child. Maybe a sibling. Maybe a friend. But what if they say no? It happens more than you’d think. People move away. Get overwhelmed.…
Who Gets the Lake House? Handling Emotionally Charged Property in Your Estate Plan
Real estate brings out emotions like nothing else. Especially when it’s the family cabin. The lake house. The place with stories. And when you’re gone, everyone has a different idea of what should happen to…
Can a Will Be Too Detailed?
Yes. It can. There’s a fine line between helpful clarity and legal clutter. It’s smart to be specific in a will. Who gets what. Who’s in charge. Who steps in if the first person can’t.…
Do I Need a New Will If I Move to Georgia?
Did you move to Georgia recently? If so, did you already have a will in place when you moved? You might be thinking, “Do I need to update it? Do I need a new one?”…
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
“When I die, do my kids have to pay my debt?” is a question that we often hear. Let’s clear up some of the confusion. You’d be correct in thinking that when someone in Georgia…
Can I Handwrite My Will in Georgia?
You may have heard this before: “Just write your will down on a piece of paper and you’re good.” You may be wondering if this is legal in Georgia? Will it hold up in court?…
When the Will is Locked in a Safe Deposit Box
This comes up more than you’d think. A loved one passes away, and someone says, “the will is safe – it’s in the banks deposit box.” It sounds like the right idea at first. The…
A Will is a Good Start – But It’s Not the Whole Picture
A lot of people think that once they’ve written a will, they’re all set. And it’s true – a will is better than nothing. It names who you want to handle your estate and who…