by Andrea Blake | Dec 15, 2025 | Probate, Probate and Estate Administration
Avoiding probate in Georgia is a common goal for families who want to simplify the estate administration process, reduce costs, and protect privacy. Understanding how probate works, and how to legally avoid it, can save loved ones time and stress. This article walks...
by Andrea Blake | Oct 15, 2025 | Probate, Probate and Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away, their estate often must go through probate in Georgia. The probate process can feel overwhelming, especially for families who are grieving and unsure of the legal steps required. This article will explain how probate works in Georgia,...
by Jim Miskell | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
The new year is underway, but it’s never too late to set resolutions. One area that you might not have thought about when you set your 2024 goals is estate planning objectives. Estate planning may not be a sexy pursuit, but it’s the only way to properly ensure your...
by Jim Miskell | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
Halloween is the season of ghosts and ghouls, and as scary as these supernatural creatures may be, there is something far more terrifying out there—an estate plan gone wrong. Yes, we’re an estate planning law office so we may be biased. However, as the following...
by Jim Miskell | Mar 17, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts
Daylight savings is now behind us and spring is officially in the air. As winter thaws, trees start to regain their foliage, and the first tulips begin peeking out, the world feels flush with energy. New life is everywhere and with it, newfound motivation. Spring is...
by Jim Miskell | Mar 3, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts
I met with my longtime client Stan to review his planning. Stan is a widower and his daughter, Anna, is his only child and sole beneficiary. His assets are well below the estate tax threshold. He has retirement savings, personal property, and a house. During our...
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