Probate & Administration

Q&A with Loraine: If I change a sentence in my Will and get it notarized, will it still be legal in Georgia?

Question: My Will currently states that my daughter may continue to live in one of my houses until she moves out or dies, at which …

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Does a testamentary trust go into effect during or after probate?

Q&A with Loraine: Does a testamentary trust go into effect during or after probate?

Question: Does a testamentary trust go into effect during or after probate? Do the responsibilities of a testamentary trust’s trustee begin after the will is …

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What is my legal name after marriage?

Q&A with Loraine: What is my legal name after marriage?

Question: I am getting married soon and intend to change my name. How do I make the change legal? Loraine’s Answer: I’ve seen some misconceptions …

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If a person only has a few thousand dollars in the bank and no other assets, should you still file probate

Q&A with Loraine: If a person only has a few thousand dollars in the bank and no other assets, should you still file probate if they have a Will?

Question: If a person only has a few thousand dollars in the bank and no other assets, should you still file probate if they have …

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What legal form do I need to remove four deceased siblings from a family deed, while three siblings remain?

Q&A with Loraine: What legal form do I need to remove four deceased siblings from a family deed, while three siblings remain?

Question: What legal form do I need to complete to remove four deceased siblings from the family deed, yet leave my three remaining siblings? Loraine’s …

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Q&A with Loraine: Trusts, Wills and Probate

Q&A with Loraine: Trusts, Wills and Probate

Question: My friend, Pete, just lost his mother. He is having a difficult time knowing what to do about her estate because it involves a …

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Q&A with Loraine: Bequeathed Item

Question: What is the best way to sell real property bequeathed but never transferred to an heir who later died intestate? Background:  The Will of …

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Q&A with Loraine: Filing a Will

Question:  Where do I file my father’s Will? Background:  My father recently died but he divided his time between his family home and Florida. Answer …

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