VOTE NO TO Constitutional Amendment THREE The Georgia General Assembly, apparently upset that one of its members had been removed as a judge by the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), has decided that the JQC is corrupt and does not properly discipline the judges in this State. The Legislature’s solution for the problem they described is...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

CONSERVATORS HAVE A DUTY TO THE BENEFICIARY OF THE ACCOUNT We are pleased to announce another successful outcome at trial. In our most recent case, a four year old child’s mother passed away leaving her a $100,000 life insurance policy. The probate court placed this money into a conservatorship account and placed the child’s guardian...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

Most of you will go through life without ever being issued a subpoena to appear at a trial and give testimony. However, for those who have been issued a subpoena, the process can be daunting. First and foremost, you must strive diligently to tell the truth. Sure, it seems easy to tell the truth. However,...Read More

We are pleased to announce the successful establishment of a guardianship and conservatorship for a severely injured adult. The injured person was severely injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer. As a result of his injuries, the injured party will require extensive daily care into the foreseeable future. We were retained by the lawyer...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

We are pleased to announce that Lauren Bryant has been admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals. With Ms. Bryant’s acceptance to the Court of Appeals, we are pleased to announce that all of our associates are authorized to practice in the Appellate Courts of Georgia. Should you need any assistance with your...Read More

Have you wondered how you should proceed if you are the Executor of an Estate?  The simple answer is that your primary duty is to the creditors of the Estate.  They are your highest and first obligation.  Therefore, once you receive your Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary, you are to obtain a federal identification...Read More