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 | Aug 8, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
When it comes to estate matters, it’s generally best to avoid court involvement whenever possible. Court proceedings can be time-consuming, costly, and may not align with your wishes for asset distribution. There are a number of ways to avoid probate, including...
by Susan Grissom | May 9, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
Some people use the terms ‘heir’ and ‘beneficiary’ interchangeably. However, the two terms actually mean different things. Not all heirs are beneficiaries, and not all beneficiaries are heirs. What is a Beneficiary? If you die with an estate plan, you should have...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 4, 2023 | Probate
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...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 28, 2023 | Probate
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...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 21, 2023 | Probate
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...
