Probating the Estate of a Loved One
We provide comprehensive services to assist you with all aspects of settling an estate, in a caring and understanding way. We know that the loss of a loved one is a very difficult time for the entire family.
We have over 20 years experience helping families with probate issues, and we're ready to help you.
How the Process Works
First, we meet with you to go over information about the estate, and whether or not there is a Will. We make sure that all your questions are answered, and we discuss with you the legal options available.
We know you need answers to important questions, like - Who inherits the house? What happens to all the bills? Can I sell the house without going through probate? Is probate always necessary?
The answers depend on how all of your loved one's assets were titled (joint with survivorship? tenants in common? individually owned?), and whether there is a Will or not. We'll work through all these issues with you, and determine whether probate is needed.
How We Help You
We've been helping families with probate issues for over 20 years. So, we can advise you about the key issues, and help you handle all the legal and inheritance questions, which we know can feel overwhelming.
If probate is necessary, we take care of that for you - we prepare the necessary documents to be filed with the Probate Court, explain who will need to consent to the Court petition, and we accompany you to the Probate Court to file the probate petition.
If you live in outside Georgia, we can handle Probate for you with the Georgia Courts. There's no need for you to travel here, to file anything with the Court.
Once you are appointed by the Court to handle the estate, we assist you with legal matters as you go through the process of settling up everything. From locating assets, paying debts and selling property, to distributing money to the beneficiaries - we're there to answer questions and provide legal support.
We are here to help you and guide you through the entire probate process.
What Areas of Metro Atlanta Do You Serve?
We assist families with probate issues throughout the Atlanta area, including: Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Woodstock, Canton, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Duluth, Suwanee, Gainesville, Big Canoe and more.
We work with Probate Courts in many metro Atlanta counties, including: Fulton County, Cobb County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Paulding County and Hall County.
Do You Handle Probate Cases Outside Metro Atlanta?
Yes - we handle probate cases throughout Georgia, on behalf of families, individual clients, out-of-state attorneys, and national litigation firms.
We have helped families with probate in many counties, in areas as varied as Bartow County, Newton County and Twiggs County.
Can Probate be Avoided?
Sometimes, yes. If your loved one had all of their assets titled as joint and survivorship with someone else, and/or named someone as beneficiary for all of their accounts, then you may be able to avoid going to Probate Court.
However, if your loved one owned real estate in their own name, probate is likely to be needed. Also, if your loved one had assets such as mutual funds or stocks and bonds held in an individual account, with no beneficiary named, then probate will probably be necessary. We can help you with these important questions.
If you or someone you love has time to plan ahead, we can help your avoid probate, by setting up a Revocable Living Trust for you. If you set up a Revocable Living Trust, and place your property into your Trust, you can avoid the costs and delays of the Probate Court process.
Just give us a call at (770) 992-4325 or email us if you have lost a loved one and need help with probate.
We would be honored to help you through this journey.
We have over 20 years experience helping families with probate issues, and we're ready to help you.
How the Process Works
First, we meet with you to go over information about the estate, and whether or not there is a Will. We make sure that all your questions are answered, and we discuss with you the legal options available.
We know you need answers to important questions, like - Who inherits the house? What happens to all the bills? Can I sell the house without going through probate? Is probate always necessary?
The answers depend on how all of your loved one's assets were titled (joint with survivorship? tenants in common? individually owned?), and whether there is a Will or not. We'll work through all these issues with you, and determine whether probate is needed.
How We Help You
We've been helping families with probate issues for over 20 years. So, we can advise you about the key issues, and help you handle all the legal and inheritance questions, which we know can feel overwhelming.
If probate is necessary, we take care of that for you - we prepare the necessary documents to be filed with the Probate Court, explain who will need to consent to the Court petition, and we accompany you to the Probate Court to file the probate petition.
If you live in outside Georgia, we can handle Probate for you with the Georgia Courts. There's no need for you to travel here, to file anything with the Court.
Once you are appointed by the Court to handle the estate, we assist you with legal matters as you go through the process of settling up everything. From locating assets, paying debts and selling property, to distributing money to the beneficiaries - we're there to answer questions and provide legal support.
We are here to help you and guide you through the entire probate process.
What Areas of Metro Atlanta Do You Serve?
We assist families with probate issues throughout the Atlanta area, including: Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Woodstock, Canton, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Duluth, Suwanee, Gainesville, Big Canoe and more.
We work with Probate Courts in many metro Atlanta counties, including: Fulton County, Cobb County, Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Paulding County and Hall County.
Do You Handle Probate Cases Outside Metro Atlanta?
Yes - we handle probate cases throughout Georgia, on behalf of families, individual clients, out-of-state attorneys, and national litigation firms.
We have helped families with probate in many counties, in areas as varied as Bartow County, Newton County and Twiggs County.
Can Probate be Avoided?
Sometimes, yes. If your loved one had all of their assets titled as joint and survivorship with someone else, and/or named someone as beneficiary for all of their accounts, then you may be able to avoid going to Probate Court.
However, if your loved one owned real estate in their own name, probate is likely to be needed. Also, if your loved one had assets such as mutual funds or stocks and bonds held in an individual account, with no beneficiary named, then probate will probably be necessary. We can help you with these important questions.
If you or someone you love has time to plan ahead, we can help your avoid probate, by setting up a Revocable Living Trust for you. If you set up a Revocable Living Trust, and place your property into your Trust, you can avoid the costs and delays of the Probate Court process.
Just give us a call at (770) 992-4325 or email us if you have lost a loved one and need help with probate.
We would be honored to help you through this journey.
How Our Probate Fees Work
The total legal fees for probate can vary, depending on the complexity of the situation. If it turns out that you don't need to go to Probate Court, then you may only need a 1-hour Consultation, to go over everything with you and answer your questions. The cost for that is only $395.
If it turns out that you do need to go to Probate Court, the cost would vary, depending on whether or not there is a Will, and whether there are special complications - such as difficulties locating one of the heirs, or if someone objects to the terms of the Will.
In general, if you need to go to Probate Court and there are no complicating factors, we usually charge a flat fee, so that you'll know what the total legal costs will be. Our total flat fees include legal fees and court costs, and start at $4,250 for legal fees, plus court costs and filing fees, which may range from $250 to $450 in most cases.
In cases where there are known disputes, or if there are complex legal or inheritance issues involved, then the total fees will be higher, and may be billed on an hourly basis, if we are not able to estimate how long the case will take to resolve.
At your initial consultation, we will provide you with our total fee quote in writing, and answer any questions you have about legal fees, court costs and billing.
We accept all major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), and Apple Pay, as well as checks.
Just give us a call at (770) 990-4325 or email us if you have questions about probate or settlement of a loved one's estate. We would be honored to help.
If it turns out that you do need to go to Probate Court, the cost would vary, depending on whether or not there is a Will, and whether there are special complications - such as difficulties locating one of the heirs, or if someone objects to the terms of the Will.
In general, if you need to go to Probate Court and there are no complicating factors, we usually charge a flat fee, so that you'll know what the total legal costs will be. Our total flat fees include legal fees and court costs, and start at $4,250 for legal fees, plus court costs and filing fees, which may range from $250 to $450 in most cases.
In cases where there are known disputes, or if there are complex legal or inheritance issues involved, then the total fees will be higher, and may be billed on an hourly basis, if we are not able to estimate how long the case will take to resolve.
At your initial consultation, we will provide you with our total fee quote in writing, and answer any questions you have about legal fees, court costs and billing.
We accept all major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), and Apple Pay, as well as checks.
Just give us a call at (770) 990-4325 or email us if you have questions about probate or settlement of a loved one's estate. We would be honored to help.
