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Our elderly loved ones are a significant part of our lives; they are a part of our legacy. They used to look out for us when they were at their strongest. They have given everything they can to support us and become the person we are today. We must be there for them now that they are in their old age. Our physical presence is the best and most meaningful gift we can give them.

When a loved one passes away, dealing with the financial affairs of their estate can be overwhelming, daunting, and stressful. Many families try to name a family member as their preferred executor in their Will—but that can put that family member at risk if there is a conflict of interest during grieving. The law in Georgia is very clear about who controls the estate or the assets if a loved one dies in Georgia.

It can be complicated to figure out where to probate a loved one's estate, but it doesn't have to be. Ordinarily, probate should be established in the county where your loved one resides at the time of death. However, there are certain circumstances where it may be more appropriate to open an estate in a different state from the state of residence. If you're unsure where to probate the estate, we've put together the following scenarios to help you find the right place to open and probate the estate your deceased loved ones left you.

Beneficiary designations are typically chosen upon opening a bank account, retirement account, or life insurance policy but can sometimes be forgotten. After your passing, the account's assets will be transferred directly to the beneficiary you chose.

The elimination of procedures for court approval and conservatorship in settlements of less than $25,000 frees parents and guardians from the difficulties and burdens associated with the process. It saves a significant amount of time and money, as well as the hassle of paying multiple fees.

Fraudsters, scammers, and predators have become increasingly creative and sophisticated in their attempts to take advantage of others, including their friends, colleagues, clients, and even their family members. Stay vigilant to avoid being victimized.

Keeping an error-free and detailed record can be challenging, but the extra time and money spent on accurate record keeping will be worth it in the end. An estate inventory and its accurate annual return are required by law in Georgia.

Heirs determination is a critical process to identify the rightful heirs of a deceased person who did not have a properly executed last will and testament in his or her lifetime. There are rules of inheritance that are specific rules in the state of Georgia that identify your heirs-at-law if you pass away intestate or without a will.

By legitimizing your fatherhood, you secure your child’s right to inherit from your estate through legitimation.

Our children's welfare for the future is important. Whether your kids are in high school or college, now is the best time to encourage them to have an estate plan for themselves. Estate planning is not just about the transference of inheritance to your loved ones but also involves looking after and protecting the people you care about and the things that are precious to you.