Probate

Death Doula

By Kim Lewis | July 30, 2024

Last week, we described the role of a dementia doula, and now we will explore the benefits offered by a different type of doula called a death doula (or end-of-life doula). This non-medical professional provides holistic support to individuals and families facing the end of life. Their role is to offer emotional, spiritual, and practical…

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Probate in multiple states

Probate in multiple states

By Miles Hurley | August 22, 2023

Probate is a word that is often dreaded by families when dealing with the death of a loved one. Last week we explained the basics of probating a will. We assist clients with the probate process and sometimes run into scenarios where they must probate in multiple states. Do you own property in more than…

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What is probate?

What exactly is probate?

By Miles Hurley | August 15, 2023

  August is National Make-A-Will Month, so we feel compelled to give you another friendly reminder to take time to take care of your estate plan. Let’s face it, death is not a fun or easy topic to talk about. It is one of those things that many of us try to push to the back…

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Estate

Petition for Year’s Support: How Can it Help You After a Loved One’s Death?

By Miles Hurley | May 24, 2022

Have you heard of petitioning the Georgia probate courts for “Year’s Support”? Not many people are aware of this procedure to administer an estate or probate a Will. A year’s support award is a permanent award of property from a decedent’s estate to the decedent’s surviving spouse, surviving minor children, or both. It comes from a…

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