by Brian Douglas | Dec 16, 2020 | Probate
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time of year. It seems like we feel their absence most strongly during holidays because of the memories and holiday traditions that they used to be apart of. To...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 22, 2020 | Probate
You have been appointed as personal representative of your loved one’s estate. What is the first step? Do you need to hire a lawyer? The answer is: it depends. The decision to hire or not hire an attorney is one that should be carefully considered, considering all of...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
While a large aspect of estate planning is protecting yourself and your loved ones – it is also about troubleshooting any issues that may arise in the future. For example, what happens if someone has a problem with a will that is filed in probate court? What can the...
by Brian Douglas | May 26, 2020 | Probate
The time immediately following the death of a relative or loved can be extraordinarily difficult. To make matters worse, there is often a gauntlet of affairs that need to be taken care of, preferably in short order. During times like these, it is important to have a...
by Brian Douglas | May 5, 2020 | Probate
Many people feel intimidated and overwhelmed when hearing legal terms like “probate”. Not to worry, Georgia’s probate process is the process of transferring the assets of a deceased person. See, it’s not too scary! Knowing the Georgia probate process is also usual in...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 14, 2020 | Probate
Estate planning is not always a comfortable topic. Generally, people do not like to contemplate what will happen when they’re not around anymore. But, with homeownership and mortgages – these things inherently deal with death. The word “mortgage” itself comes from the...
