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Q&A with Loraine: I would like to leave my estate to close friends. How do I prepare my Will with my friends in mind?
Question: As a single woman who has never been married and has no children, I would like to leave my assets to close friends when ...
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NEWS ALERT: New Will Probate Requirements to Notify Beneficiaries, Effective July 1, 2023
Georgia has a new probate law going into effect on July 1, 2023 that imposes new and additional requirements on appointed Executors. The new statute, ...
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Q&A with Loraine: My Sister Was Adopted by my Dad. Are Her Biological Father’s Children Entitled to Her Estate?
Question: My sister, whom my late father adopted, passed recently. She had no living spouse and no children or grandchildren. Her biological dad, who is ...
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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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Choice of Fiduciaries: An Extremely Important Aspect of Your Estate Plan
When structuring an estate plan, most people will give little thought to the selection of their various fiduciaries. Your fiduciaries are the individuals or professionals ...
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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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Q&A with Loraine: My dad died with no will…can my sister make me sell the house?
Question: My dad died with no will. I’m the one who took care of him. There is a mortgage on the house that I’m paying ...
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Q&A with Loraine: I am getting married soon and intend to change my name. How do I make the change legal?
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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