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Probate is often a standard process to administer an individual's estate based on the wishes usually documented in a will. It can include various details concerning the deceased's estate and family. Since it can address different issues, the surviving family can use...
There’s a difference between siblings squabbling because they are disputing one another’s inheritance and someone having a legitimate reason to contest a will. Every state, including Georgia, has its own estate administration and probate laws. To challenge a last will...
Many people use wills to specify how they want their assets distributed when they pass away. Most wills pass through probate with no problems, but there are times when a would-be beneficiary feels the need to challenge the will. Here are some of the more common...
It's never easy to think about the future, especially when it comes to one's passing or incapacitation. Because of this difficulty and perhaps the assumption that estate planning is not necessary, Georgia readers may delay the process of writing their wills and other...
Drafting an estate plan can be a complicated endeavor. It often involves considering difficult interpersonal relationships, dealing with personal property and deciding who should get what assets. The process of drafting a clear, thoughtful estate plan can be...
George Washington was a great example in many areas, even in estate planning, and his influence is still relevant today. The first president provided an excellent example of the importance of a thorough will and being very specific when drafting an estate plan....
A Georgia couple may think that they do not need to make any financial or legal plans because they are young, do not have kids or are not wealthy. In reality, estate planning, including wills, is a smart choice for couples of all income levels and ages. Lack of...
Receiving bad news about one's health can be a substantial setback. It can also cause Georgia residents to feel the need to get their affairs in order, including those relating to their end-of-life wishes. Wills and other estate planning documents can help parties...
When two Georgia families join together through marriage, it can be a legally and financially complex process. It's not easy to join two lives together, and simply changing names and having accounts adjusted is not enough. Blended families will find it beneficial to...
Thinking about the future is not easy. This is especially true if it involves making choices regarding medical care and what will happen to a person's estate after he or she passes away. Through specific estate planning tools, such as thoughtfully drafted wills, a...
