We recently assisted a client who was attempting to overturn his father’s will. The father and his son (our client) had had a falling out and were  not speaking to each other at the time the father executed his will. However, at some point after the will was executed, the father and son made amends....Read More

The Federal government has announced increases in the amount of contributions that can be made to an ABLE account. If you or a loved one is the beneficiary of an ABLE account, you and others can contribute up to $17,000 in 2023 to that ABLE account. This is good news for all who are eligible for...Read More

We are pleased to announce a victory in Hall County Probate Court, where a jury found our client’s will to be valid. The will was created by a woman who had one child who had left her estate in trust for her child with the exception of two small bequests to her nieces. The child...Read More

Many of us know people who have dedicated their lives to caring for elderly parents, other family members or acquaintances with disabilities. It is a continuous, unrelenting, and sometimes thankless job. For non-caregivers, it often feels like someone else’s problem. As attorneys, with a primary focus on elder care, estate planning and probate work, we...Read More

August is National Make-a-Will Month.  Now, I’m not sure who comes up with these various national celebrations each month, but because it’s Make-a-Will month I feel compelled to discuss with you the often-overlooked advantage of having a Will. If you have minor children, a Will is the only means you have available by which you...Read More

  There comes a time in many of our lives when we believe our parents are unable to care for themselves any longer. If you are in that situation, you should understand what you can do outside of having legal authority over your parents and what you can do if you have a court Order. ...Read More

If someone dies leaving an original Will in your possession, Georgia law requires that you file the Will with the probate court in the county where the deceased person resided. However, the law does not require you to file the Will for probate.  This decision must be made after carefully considering what assets are in...Read More

Did your lawyer pay proper attention to your needs when you last had your will revised? Many lawyers advertise that they specialize in estate planning.  Many of these lawyers advertise an extremely low price for estate planning.  While it is important to pay as little as necessary for any goods or services, it is more...Read More

As you approach age 62, you should be consulting with a financial planner to help you make the correct decisions regarding Social Security benefits to which you are entitled as a result of your years of hard work. Age 62 is when you can first begin receiving Social Security benefits, generally speaking. However, you can...Read More

With the Supreme Court pronouncement that an individual has an absolute right to marry any other individual, estate planning has become more complex in some instances, and much easier in others. The Supreme Court ruling has no effect on people who are legally married. The states historically have laws that allow spouses and children to...Read More