Atlanta Will Attorney

A Last Will and Testament (Will) is a document that formally expresses a person’s wishes to convey their property to another individual or entity (Religious Organization, Educational Institution, Charity, etc.) upon their death. A Will that is properly executed can save your family the added burden of administrating an estate that fails to have a valid Will in place. If you do not have a valid Will in place, the assets of your estate will be distributed in accordance to Georgia Probate Law. By retaining the services of an experienced Will attorney, you can save your loved one’s time, money, and the confusion that ensues when someone dies without a Will.

If you would like further information on creating a Will for yourself or a loved one, contact us at (404) 955-7737 for a free consultation.

Do I Need a Will?

People often contemplate whether they need a Will or not. From my experience as an Estate Planning attorney, it is absolutely necessary that anyone that owns personal property should have a valid will.  When an individual dies with a Will it is defined by the Court as dying testate. When a person dies testate the Court will use the Will as specific instructions on how the deceased property shall be distributed. However, if an individual dies without a Will, intestate, the court does not have specific instructions from the deceased regarding their preference on how their property shall be distributed upon death. This would require the Court to use Georgia Probate Law to decide how your estate is distributed. Here’s a question, do you believe the Court can distribute your property to your loved ones better than you can? The answer is No!

That is why everybody needs a will.

What Can I Put in My Will?

By executing a valid Will, you can make gifts to loved ones of any item(s) of your choice such as Homes, Cars, Boats, Artwork, Jewelry, Guns, Stock, or any of your valued possessions. There are some exceptions to this rule of gifting through your Will: you cannot transfer illegal items, or make gifts against public policy.

In addition to gifting assets through your Will, you will also have the privilege to arrange guardianship for minor children and pets, donate to charity, designate the executor of your estate, make burial instructions, etc.

If you would like further information on creating a Will or an Estate Plan for you or a loved one, contact us at (404) 955-7737 for your free consultation today. Experienced will attorneys servicing Atlanta Metro Area including Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Henry, Clayton, Rockdale, and Henry Counties throughout Georgia.