In Georgia, not just anyone can contest a will. You must have legal standing to so, meaning the outcome of the probate process directly affects you. The parties who typically have legal standing are beneficiaries of the will, beneficiaries in previous wills and...
An estate executor or estate administrator takes on a very important role after someone passes away. That person has created a will and an estate plan providing instructions. The executor is in charge of carrying out these instructions and ensuring that they are...
As an executor, you may have taken time to understand the estate you are required to manage and your duties in-depth. But you may still encounter some issues that may make your work more challenging. Here are four of them: 1. Disputes with beneficiaries You may...
When a deceased's estate enters probate court, the judge could appoint someone to represent it or serve as its administrator. It is a significant role with various responsibilities concerning the estate, including tax-related duties concerning the deceased and the...
The main reason people in Georgia have wills is to ensure that their property ends up with the people they want to have it after they pass away, but there are other important purposes for wills. One is that parents of young children can name potential guardians for...
Being named the executor in a loved one’s will is an honor, but it can also lead to stress and confusion. After all, most people have never served as an executor before and are now facing responsibilities that they are unsure about how to handle. The following is a...
One of the most common reasons give lawyers to convince their clients to draft a will is to eliminate disputes between family members after the client dies. Unfortunately, a will is not a guaranteed dispute preventative. Georgia probate laws permit certain interested...
Many people in the Cumming area have spent the time to create their estate plan. A will is often part of an estate plan because it allows a person to dictate where they want their assets to go when they die. Most of the time the probate process of settling an estate...
In Georgia, probate is the process that is necessary after a person has died. The court oversees it and it is designed for the personal representative (also called the executor) of a will to address the testator’s affairs. This includes accruing and distributing the...
Estate planning is not only for the individual who executes a will or prepares a trust. It is for their spouse, loved ones, and everyone else who may survive them when they pass on. In Georgia, residents have access to many testamentary tools to help them prepare...
