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...
by Brian Douglas | Dec 2, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
Image by Atlanta Journal Constitution After nine years, three trial judges, and thousands of pages of court documents, a settlement has finally been reached in a hotly contested case involving the estate of an Atlanta businessman. Wayne Rollins was a visionary...