by Susan Grissom | Nov 3, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
In many cases, when someone dies, the appointed executor professionally handles the estate. However, in some cases, an executor goes rogue. It seems that sometimes, a death in the family brings out the worst in people, including resentment between heirs, including the...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 27, 2020 | Probate
Part of the probate process is paying the claims that are filed. Even if a creditor doesn’t file a claim, if the executor or personal representative knows about it, he or she must still pay that liability. The personal representative must know in which order to pay...
by Madalyn Davis | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
One of the key components of an Estate Plan is storing the original documents where they can be found and retrieved when needed. For Probate, an original Will is necessary and you may find you need an original Power of Attorney for some transactions. So, where do you...
by Susan Grissom | Jul 7, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
People often own property in multiple states. When they die, that property usually has to go through the probate process, even if the decedent has a will. People who die in Georgia and own property in another state must file ancillary probate in the state where the...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 30, 2020 | Probate
After someone passes, the Executor works on dividing the assets. Dividing assets is easy if they are liquid assets like bank or stock accounts. But what do you do with odd personal effects or all the “little stuff” in a home? More unique or specialty items, like...
by Susan Grissom | Jun 23, 2020 | Probate
Have you lost a family member and a few days after the funeral, you get a letter at home from a family member saying now that your Aunt, Uncle, Grandmother, etc., has passed, they need you to sign this paper right away so they can sell the home or get access to the...
