by Susan Grissom | Jan 30, 2024 | Probate
When we work with clients to probate their loved ones’ estates, only one thing is certain: everyone will have a lot of questions. Probate is not the most intuitive process, although once you see it all in context the steps make more sense. In this blog, we...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 21, 2023 | Corporate, Estate Planning, Probate
Happy Thanksgiving! Dictionary.com defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors … an expression of thanks. The holiday is a holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. I try to...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 14, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
A revocable living trust is a powerful estate planning tool that provides individuals with control over their assets during their lifetime and ensures a smooth transfer of these assets to beneficiaries upon their passing. When a grantor of a revocable living trust...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 7, 2023 | Probate
If you are named as the personal representative of an estate and the court appoints you, unless waived by Will or relieved by the Court of doing so, you are required to prepare and file an inventory report within six months of being appointed pursuant to O.C.G.A....
by Susan Grissom | Oct 31, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
When a family member passes, there are a number of things that should be done, some require immediate attention and others can be taken care of in the weeks and months following the death. See our list of suggested steps you should consider doing following the death...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 26, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
Probate is the legal process that occurs after an individual passes away, during which their assets are distributed to the rightful beneficiaries or heirs. It is an essential process for settling an estate and ensuring the deceased’s wishes are carried out....