When a loved one dies, the bills don’t pause just because the probate court gets involved. Mortgage payments, rent, utilities, groceries, insurance, and childcare costs can hit immediately—often before any estate assets can be accessed. Georgia’s “year’s support” is...
Moving to Georgia is exciting—new neighborhoods, new schools, new routines, and (often) a long to-do list. In the middle of changing driver’s licenses and finding a new dentist, it’s easy to assume your estate plan can wait because you “already have a will.” But a...
Most people think an estate plan is a one-time set of documents you sign and file away. In reality, a strong Georgia estate plan is more like a living system: it should protect you while you’re alive, make things easier for your loved ones if something happens, and...
You can sign a beautifully drafted living trust and still end up in probate if the trust never actually “owns” your assets. That’s why attorneys often say, “The trust is only as good as its funding.” Funding a living trust is the practical, behind-the-scenes work of...
When a Georgia LLC owner passes away, families are often surprised to learn that the business doesn’t automatically “go to” the spouse or children in a simple, seamless way. The outcome depends on a mix of factors: the LLC’s operating agreement, how the ownership...
