Last Will and Testament

Form: Affidavit When Will is not Self-Proved and Witnesses Cannot Be Located

In Georgia, a Will must be self-proved or the witnesses to the Will must either sign written witness interrogatories or…

3 years ago

Form: Affidavit of Diligent Search

When you file a Petition to Probate a Will or a Petition for Letters of Administration in Georgia, you must…

3 years ago

Form: Will for Information Purposes Only

In Georgia, anyone in possession of an original Will after the Will-maker's death, must file it with the appropriate Probate…

3 years ago

News Roundup 1-3-2022

Estate Planning and Estate Tax News: The simple four step guide for estate planning How to get your affairs in…

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Common Law Marriage: Court finds Wife was not a “Wife”

By statute, Georgia law provides that "No common-law marriage shall be entered into in this state on or after January…

3 years ago

Petition for Accounting Does Not Trigger In Terrorem Clause

In In re Estate of Burkhalter, 354 Ga. App. 231 (2020), William Burkhalter was executor of the estate of Louise…

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Survey: Do you have an Estate Plan?

We'd like to know whether you have an estate plan?

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Issues To Consider as You Age

As you plan for your future, there are steps you can take to make life easier for yourself and your…

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What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities routinely stumps law students and lawyers, and can turn home-made documents into disasters. A deed, trust…

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