In the days after someone’s death, bills arrive, family members ask questions, and hard choices come fast. Many people trust that the executor (also identified as an administrator if there is no will, and both of them are commonly referred to as Personal Representatives) named...Read More

When someone passes away, the contents of their will may sometimes raise concerns. Perhaps the distribution of assets appears inconsistent with prior statements, family expectations, or longstanding relationships. Perhaps last-minute changes were made under questionable circumstances – such as when the testator (person who made...Read More

Personal representatives of an estate have important responsibilities. As fiduciaries, they must act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries, not their own. They must uphold various fiduciary duties under Georgia law. But what happens when they don’t? Here’s what you need...Read More