by Susan Grissom | Sep 19, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
When we work with clients to probate a loved one’s estate, we are often asked, “Why does probate take so long?” Probate is a legal process through which a deceased person’s assets and liabilities are settled, and their estate is distributed to...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 12, 2023 | Probate
We are asked many times, “Who will receive notice of the probate of my loved one’s estate or Will? Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to their beneficiaries according to their Will or to their heirs, if there is...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 5, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When it comes to owning a home, there’s no greater feeling of security and accomplishment than knowing you have a place to call your own. In Georgia, as in many other states across the United States, homeowners are offered a valuable benefit known as the...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 29, 2023 | Estate Planning
You might have heard recently about a book and new home improvement TV series called “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter”. The book by author Margareta Magnusson has been passed around at our...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 22, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
When it comes to marriage and financial planning, two commonly discussed legal tools are estate plans and prenuptial agreements (prenups). While some people may hold the belief that an estate plan can replace a prenuptial agreement, it is important to understand that...
