July 17, 2025
Pets in Probate: Who Cares for Fluffy?
For many families, pets are more than just animals – they are companions, routines, and emotional anchors. But…
Fletcher Estate Planning Insights
July 16, 2025
Divorced but Still Named as Beneficiary? Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Sveen v. Melin Doesn’t Change Georgia Law—But Still Matters
1. What Happened in Sveen v. Melin? In Sveen v. Melin, the U.S. Supreme Court looked at a…
July 15, 2025
What Happens If Two Wills Turn Up?
When Conflicting Documents Complicate Everything It’s a situation we’ve seen more than once:After someone dies, the family finds…
July 14, 2025
Your Parents Named You Executor—But You Live Across the Country
What You Need to Know Before Taking the Job It’s a call many people dread:“Your mom passed away.…
July 11, 2025
The Risk of Naming a Minor as Your Beneficiary
What Happens When a Child Inherits Before They’re 18? It’s a common move: listing your child as the…
July 10, 2025
Is It Too Late to Plan If You’re Already in Assisted Living?
Why Estate Planning Still Matters—Even If You’re No Longer Living at Home It’s a common question from adult…
July 9, 2025
What Happens If a Witness to Your Will Dies?
And Why Georgia’s Self-Proving Wills Make a Difference It’s been 15 years since you signed your will. Everything…
July 8, 2025
You’re Named Executor—Now What?
What Happens the Moment Someone Dies and You’re in Charge Being named executor of someone’s estate is an…
July 7, 2025
What If Your Beneficiary Is in Jail?
How to Handle Inheritance When a Loved One Is Incarcerated It’s not a situation most people plan for.…
July 4, 2025
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…