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Need to Update Your Georgia Will or Create a New One?
Our Marietta law firm meticulously prepares your last will and testament to assure your wishes are followed.
Many Georgia residents without wills offer a number of reasons for not having a last will and testament prepared: they are too young to need to prepare for the end of their life, they do not have enough wealth to warrant that type of preparation, they are healthy and will not be at risk of death for many years to come.
Whatever the reason for not having a will, it probably ignores the importance to loved ones that a decedent has properly planned for the worst.
Drafting a proper will in Georgia can be a daunting chore, largely because it requires considering priorities and accounting for your life’s assets in a seemingly more burdensome way than you would typically undergo.
It is The Farrell Law Firm’s mission to make your will preparation a source of assurance and security for you and your loved ones.
Beyond peace of mind, a properly arranged will can provide:
Your will is a legal document that conveys your instructions to the courts, state, and, most importantly, your heirs how you wish to allocate your assets. This document can, and often does, take on a broader scope than just physical assets, and a will can extend to care for minor children and plans for business and other financial dealings.
At Farrell Law Firm, we know the ins and outs of Georgia’s estate and wills laws and our experienced team will prepare valid documents that meets all necessary conditions of the law.
What Will Happen If I Pass Without a Will in Georgia?
A person who passes without a will is characterized as having died “intestate.”
Intestate probate (who gets what) of property, assets, and other matters is then determined under the jurisdiction of a Georgia probate court. Probate courts must adhere to a set of legal rules in divvying an estate, and those may diverge from your pre-death wishes.
Obviously, your family and loved ones will not have a clear delineation of your wishes for your estate should you die intestate, so having a will is paramount not only to effectuating a clear and convenient disbursal of your assets, but also to giving peace of mind that assets, property, and planning flowed or were decided as you wished before death.
As of the time of this writing, Georgia’s intestate probate rules are as follows:
Passing intestate can carry a degree of burden and lack of resolution that can be cured by the simple preparation of a will or other planning instrument. Let the capable attorneys at the Farrell Law Firm walk you through this process and ensure that the wealth you worked so hard to build is secured in its own right beyond your passing.
Call us today, because an experienced Marietta wills and estates lawyer can make a potentially burdensome process into a matter of simple document preparation.
The Basics of Georgia Wills Law—Ensuring a Valid Document
Georgia law dictates that no particular form is necessary to constitute a valid will.
When determining the validity of a will, courts will look to the instrument presented to them and determine whether the maker/preparer intended for the item to be a will.
Courts will consider the surrounding circumstances, which can include all manner of probing investigation of the situation contemporaneous to the preparation of the will.
A few basics about Georgia’s wills laws you may want to know:
While some aspects of probate law can be straightforward, and the Georgia court system is competent and effective, leaving your estate up to the probate process can be a recipe for financial difficulties for your family and loves ones beyond just your passing.
Preparing a sound and valid will consistent with the rules dictated by Georgia will law can be a simple process with the assistance of experienced wills and trusts attorneys.
The Farrell Law Firm can help.
Our capable and dedicated wills and estates attorneys handle everything – meticulously and confidentially.
Call the Farrell Law Firm now at (678) 809-4922 or Connect Online 24/7 for all your estate planning needs.