Trustee Compensation

Today we are revisiting a frequent question we receive, “what compensation are Trustees entitled to?” As is the case for Personal Representative Compensation Georgia code includes provisions for compensation of Trustees in §53-12-210. Per the Code, Trustees are...

Personal Representative Compensation

When drafting estate plans and when working with clients to probate estates, I am frequently asked “what compensation are Administrators and Executors entitled to?” Georgia code includes provisions for Personal Representative compensation, also referred to as...

Loved One’s Death: Action List

Dealing with the death of someone we love is a stressful without the additional worry of addressing financial and legal matters. To make the process easier, here is a checklist of financial and legal matters you should deal with after a loved one’s death. This...

Is Probate Required?

We regularly receive calls from persons asking if they need to probate a loved one’s estate. Unfortunately, the answer to the question is probate required depends on a number of factors including the specific laws of the state in which the deceased lived and owned...

What is a Pet Trust?

Many people love their animals and treat them as a member of the family. You might have one or more animals that may outlive you. You hope that someone in the family will take care of the pets, but you can’t always count on that – especially if you don’t...