We, the undersigned past presidents of the State Bar of Georgia, write in support of the proposed Georgia constitutional amendment providing for the nonpartisan election of probate judges. The administration of justice should be grounded in the law, fairness, independence, and the confidence of the...Read More

Being named executor or administrator can be a tremendous undertaking. Grief, money, and family history can collide fast, and others may not like how you do the job. However, a clear paper trail helps you stay organized, answer questions and move the estate forward in...Read More

Settling someone’s estate after they pass can bring tension, no matter what your family looks like. Old resentments may surface. Different people interpret instructions differently. Financial pressure creates stress. Even if you or the decedent anticipated potential conflicts, the emotional toll and practical complications of...Read More

We are proud to announce that Mark Stuckey has achieved an outstanding result in a recent jury trial involving the accounting of an estate by its executor. In this matter, the executor failed to properly track estate expenses and income, leading to significant concerns about...Read More