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

In Georgia, a will may be invalidated if the testator didn’t have the mental capacity to understand the nature of their decisions or was unduly influenced by another person to the extent that their free will was overridden. These two legal grounds – mental incapacity...Read More

The probate court in Georgia requires careful preparation, including correctly filing specific forms and supporting documents. These documents will differ depending on the nature of the case and whether it’s contested or uncontested. This checklist outlines documents you may need to file, ideally with the...Read More