Why Am I Rolling Over In My Grave?
Every day of the week, families will seek my help with probating a loved one’s Will. More times than not, there are issues with probating the Will that requires experienced...
Should I Sign My Full Name to the Will?
Clients will ask me during the final signing meeting if they should sign their Trust or Will using their full name. Their real concern is whether this formal document requires...
Georgia Has Enacted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Last week, I described the two instances where you should have your estate planning documents reviewed or updated. In thirty days, one of those instances will be upon us. It...
When Should I Have My Estate Planning Documents Updated or Reviewed?
Whenever I meet with someone for the first time either in our Marietta office, I will typically ask, “What has prompted you to get your affairs in order?” I find...
Don’t Let a Stranger Decide Who Raises Your Kids!
Don’t Let a Stranger Decide Who Raises Your Kids! Have you met your locate Probate Judge? Most people have not, but that could be the person who decides who raises...
When Do You Need a Professional Trustee?
I was speaking with an elderly gentleman recently who was concerned about the money he would leave his family upon his passing. He has been widowed for many years and...
John Farrell Sworn in as a Magistrate Judge
We would like to offer our congratulations to our founding attorney, John P. Farrell. Mr. Farrell was recently sworn in as a part-time magistrate judge with the Cobb County Magistrate...
Do I Need to File the Will?
“Do I need to file the Will?” This is an interesting question I get all the time. Typically, the person will tell me they are the surviving spouse and everything is...
Announcing Our New Office in Chattanooga
The Farrell Law Firm, PC is pleased to announce the opening of its Chattanooga office and is excited to join the legal community in such a wonderful city. Chattanooga Office: 200...
New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning
Happy 2017!! Now that the New Year is upon us, there is never a better time to resolve to get your affairs in order so you can have the peace...