It’s a common question in Georgia: “If I add my adult child to my house deed, will that avoid probate and make things easier?” On the surface, it can sound like a simple, low-cost solution—especially if you want your child to inherit the home or help manage it as you...
When a loved one dies owning a home, families often face a practical question almost immediately: “Can we sell the house now, or do we have to wait until probate is over?” In Georgia, the answer depends on several factors—whether there’s a will, what authority the...
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...
