Wills and Probate
When Is Probate Required: Your Loved One Dies and Has a Will
Understanding when probate is required and how it affects finalizing a will is crucial for managing an estate. Consulting with an attorney can help
What Is a Will and How Do I Write My Ex Out of One After a Divorce?
Now that you know what a will is, empowering yourself and securing your future is the next step. Updating your will post-divorce is crucial to ensure your current wishes
Preserve a Lifetime of Hard Work through a Carefully Crafted Will
The will and probate attorneys at SM&P would be the first to tell you that you need a will. However, do not let the panic surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic rush you into making a will that is not well contemplated. To do so would defeat the purpose of your will, which is to ensure that […]
Does a Will Have to Be Notarized?
In Georgia, a will does not have to be notarized. However, there is a special notarized document that can be included with the will that makes the probate process easier. This document is sometimes called an “attestation clause” or referred to as an affidavit that self-proves a will.