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What is the Difference Between Power of Attorney and an Executor?
With the baby boomer generation living longer, adult children are taking on more responsibility, including being asked to administer estates. However, for many adult children, this can seem overwhelming as well as confusing. Older parents require help with their wills...
Common Reasons for Georgia Probate Litigation
Sadly, the death of a loved one doesn’t always means that family members and beneficiaries will get along. Often, the opposite situation occurs – after the death of a parent, children have emotional reasons for disputing how the decedent’s Estate will be handled. A...
How Can Undue Influence Invalidate a Georgia Will?
Unfortunately, some heirs and beneficiaries take advantage of their close relationship with a parent, uncle, sister, relative, or someone they are helping out in order to get that person to write a will that favors them. Georgia probate law is aware that this pressure...
What Are the Responsibilities of a Personal Representative?
A personal representative is an individual chosen by the testator or by a majority of the heirs to administer his or her estate. That person is appointed through the probate court process. The duties of the personal representative are numerous and can come with...
Dealing with Wrongful Death Claims Process in Georgia
Losing a loved one because of the negligent, reckless or criminal actions of another person or entity can be an extremely traumatic event for the survivors. In fact, coping with the death of a loved one may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face in our...
(Digital) Money Matters – Why You Need To Account For Cryptocurrency In Your Estate Plan
Though you probably can’t use them to buy groceries or a pair of jeans from Amazon, cryptocurrencies, if you happen to own them, merit careful consideration during the estate planning process. With the recent spike in value for select cryptocurrencies, making sure...
Property Division And Divorce
If you are thinking about getting a divorce it is important to be prepared for what can be one of the most challenging aspects of the process: property division. When you and your spouse decide to split you must also decide how any property that you own together will...
Understanding The Value Of Your Car Accident Injury
Car accidents are not all equal when it comes time to collect compensation for injuries and property damage. Depending on the state of occurrence and the material case factors of the wreck, sometimes cases involve several negligent parties who have extensive insurance...