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The death of a close friend or loved one is almost always a sad event. Occasionally, the sadness is increased by the unfavorable reaction of one or more potential heirs to one of the terms in the will. Perhaps the deceased person omitted a relative completely from the...
At this point, most have heard of the passing of Tony Hsieh, the founder of internet juggernaut, Zappos. He revolutionized how businesses operate and became the face for Las Vegas’ revitalization efforts. However, unfortunately, he died without an estate plan, and as...
Many Georgia residents have gone through the process of creating an estate plan. They realize this is an important task in ensuring their assets are transferred to whom they wish after they pass away. Most of the time this process goes smoothly after their death but...
When a Georgia resident writes their will, they assume it will be followed after they pass away. Unfortunately, not all wills are cut and dried and there are times when a will may need to be challenged. There are several reasons why a will may be challenged after a...
After the loss of a loved one, his or her will must undergo execution. When family members find that most of the assets get assigned to one heir, they may suspect undue influence. This can happen when someone convinces an elderly or otherwise vulnerable person to...
There are specific requirements that wills must meet to be valid in the state of Georgia. One of those requirements is that the individual who drafts and executes the will has testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity focuses on an individual's ability to...
The standard advice for creating a will is to split everything equally between beneficiaries, assuming the beneficiaries are the deceased’s children. Failure to do so might cause animosity between the siblings and destroy family relationships. However, a growing...
When a loved one dies and his or her estate goes into probate, there are a few key people who will be a part of the process. Each of these people has an important role to play. Understanding these roles can help you to better work through probate and have an idea of...
As your mother went through the final stages of life, you may have become even closer to her. In fact, prior to her death, you may have believed you knew everything about your mom's end-of-life wishes and estate plan. After reading through her will, though, you may...
If somebody has died and this person named you in his or her estate, you may be looking at a lengthy probate process. One of the most common questions for persons in this position is whether or not they need to hire a probate lawyer. Strictly speaking, there is no...
