Probate is an essential legal process. While it might seem complex and daunting, understanding what goes through probate can significantly aid in planning to protect your assets and provide clarity for your loved ones. Understanding probate Probate is a court-supervised process. It verifies the validity of a will and oversees the distribution of assets. If...Read More

Many issues arise when your last parent passes away if that parent does not have a will and has more than one child. Over 70% of the people pass away without a Will. Therefore, it is most likely your family will face this situation one day. Sometimes, the most straightforward answer is to let the...Read More

We proudly announce that Mark Stuckey succeeded in his first jury trial on Wednesday, February 7th. Mr. Stuckey began the morning by calling jurors about a will contest matter. After the judge issued rulings on several key evidentiary matters, the opposing council sought an opportunity to settle the case after six years of litigation. We...Read More

What do you do when you think your parent has lost mental capacity and you are concerned about someone taking advantage of them? First, you need your parent’s doctor to examine her to determine whether your parent is competent. The family doctor may refer her to a neurologist for further cognitive testing. If the doctor...Read More

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