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Posted: 1/26/2020 9:27:56 PM EDT
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My grandma used a dude named Guy Drexenger (or similar spelled last name ) for the amount of shit those dudes have to put up with he handled it well.
I don’t want to be his best friend or anything, but that’s mostly because he’s a lawyer. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 8:28:31 AM EDT
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Brian M. Douglas & Associates
https://www.atlantagaestateplanning.com/ They are across the street from Truist Park. A full package(living will, estate, trust, etc.) will run about $4K. Since she already has a will I'm sure it will be less. The trust is the important part...that keeps the Probate Court out of her affairs all together. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 10:55:37 AM EDT
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Trust and beneficiaries. Georgia will over ride a will and give all money to listed beneficiaries despite what a will says .
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Posted: 1/27/2020 12:55:21 PM EDT
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Trust and beneficiaries. Georgia will over ride a will and give all money to listed beneficiaries despite what a will says . We just had to go through a situation with 3 heirs but the estate went to only 1. Everything went as the will asked. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 5:55:57 PM EDT
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I don't think anything complex will be required. There are no sizeable assets worth a long fight for anyone - mostly equity in an average house that already has my name added to the title, a few bank accounts that I should already be attached to, and two 20 year old vehicles. Only one kid, so no siblings to contest anything.
$4k is pretty much a non-starter. I want her to go through someone who understands estate and probate issues instead of a regular lawyer, but that's too much of a premium for her. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 8:51:49 AM EDT
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That is only if the will is contested right? We just had to go through a situation with 3 heirs but the estate went to only 1. Everything went as the will asked. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That is only if the will is contested right? We just had to go through a situation with 3 heirs but the estate went to only 1. Everything went as the will asked. Quoted:
I don't think anything complex will be required. There are no sizeable assets worth a long fight for anyone - mostly equity in an average house that already has my name added to the title, a few bank accounts that I should already be attached to, and two 20 year old vehicles. Only one kid, so no siblings to contest anything. $4k is pretty much a non-starter. I want her to go through someone who understands estate and probate issues instead of a regular lawyer, but that's too much of a premium for her. The only way to avoid potential probate issues is to set up a trust. Personally, anything I can do to keep the government out of my business is a good thing. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 1:07:23 PM EDT
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It all depends on the probate court and the other heirs. A will is fine when no one contests and the probate court just wants to push it through. Yea, it's not cheap for sure. The attorney I listed basically does only estate planning so they are well versed in handling any size estate. It would be worth a call to them just for a consultation. The consultation is free. The only way to avoid potential probate issues is to set up a trust. Personally, anything I can do to keep the government out of my business is a good thing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That is only if the will is contested right? We just had to go through a situation with 3 heirs but the estate went to only 1. Everything went as the will asked. Quoted:
I don't think anything complex will be required. There are no sizeable assets worth a long fight for anyone - mostly equity in an average house that already has my name added to the title, a few bank accounts that I should already be attached to, and two 20 year old vehicles. Only one kid, so no siblings to contest anything. $4k is pretty much a non-starter. I want her to go through someone who understands estate and probate issues instead of a regular lawyer, but that's too much of a premium for her. The only way to avoid potential probate issues is to set up a trust. Personally, anything I can do to keep the government out of my business is a good thing. I will give your suggestion a call and see how they feel. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 2:53:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is only if the will is contested right? We just had to go through a situation with 3 heirs but the estate went to only 1. Everything went as the will asked. |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 9:34:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. This one law firm that we spoke with was asking $3.5k...so it is good to hear that we are in the same ballpark. I will give your suggestion a call and see how they feel. |
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Posted: 2/6/2020 10:45:48 PM EDT
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Thanks everybody.
My name is already on the major assets, so it sounds like the worst is taken care of. I'll suggest she contact someone for an initial consultation just to make sure. |
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