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...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 29, 2022 | Probate
We work with our clients after the death of their loved ones and get many questions regarding social security and whether any of the survivors are entitled to continuing benefits. When loved ones pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to...
by Susan Grissom | Nov 1, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate
Congratulations! You are an empty nester and it’s time to update your estate plan. At this point in your life, you no longer have minor children or don’t have children, you may have acquired significant assets, and you may be considering retirement. When reviewing...
by Susan Grissom | Sep 27, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate
A common statement in many Last Will and Testaments is that the estate will be “distributed to my heirs at law.” Georgia statutes define who the heirs at law are in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA), Section 53-2-1, as follows: The spouse is the heir if...
by Susan Grissom | Aug 30, 2022 | Probate, Wills & Trust
When you create a Will in Georgia, you must make sure it is valid. The probate court determines the validity of a Will based on the statutes. If the probate court finds that your Will is not valid, it processes the Will as if you were to die intestate – without a...
by Susan Grissom | Jan 4, 2022 | Estate Planning, Probate
Many misconceptions and myths surrounding probate and estate plans circulate through families, gossip at the coffee shop, or talk among friends. Some of these misconceptions can cause a lot of trouble for during your lifetime and for your family after you pass....
