In Georgia, the best time to start your estate plan is before you think you need one. That might sound early, but here’s the truth: waiting too long creates problems. And they rarely affect you. They affect the people you care about most.
Whether you’re raising toddlers or thinking about retirement, the core idea is the same. If something happens, who’s making decisions? Who’s getting what? Who’s going to step in when you can’t?
Without a plan, the state steps in. That means the court decides who inherits your house, who manages your accounts, and who takes care of your kids if they’re still minors. That might go smoothly. It might not. Either way, it won’t be your choice anymore.
The real purpose of estate planning is control. Not just over your money or your property, but over the way your family handles everything after you’re gone—or if you’re still here, but unable to speak for yourself.
With the right documents in place, you can:
• Make it clear who gets what
• Name someone to act for you if you can’t
• Avoid long, expensive probate hearings
• Pick the person you trust to raise your kids
• Spell out exactly how you want medical decisions handled
And it’s not just about the legal side. It’s about peace of mind. Knowing your family won’t have to guess. Knowing they won’t be stuck in court. Knowing you didn’t leave a mess behind.
But here’s what people forget: estate plans are not one-and-done. You get married, divorced, buy a house, have a child, lose a parent—your plan should shift with your life. Otherwise, your documents could be outdated the moment you actually need them.
We help people across Georgia build smart, flexible estate plans that grow with them. Whether it’s your first time drafting a will or you haven’t looked at your trust in ten years, Fletcher Estate Planning can help you make sure it all still makes sense.
