An overview of estate planning options for Georgia residents. Learn what steps to take to protect your family and feel empowered to take those steps. Knowing your family is protected will bring you peace of mind.
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Siedentopf Law – Estate Planning Services For Residents, Families, & Businesses In Georgia
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A tailored estate plan gives you a proactive tool to preventing potential hassle over your estate, preserving relationships, and protecting your life’s work for your family’s future with clear answers to questions like…
Can I be an executor and a beneficiary?
When should I get a will?
How do I put my house in a trust?
Are handwritten wills valid in Georgia?
Plan for your future and create peace of mind with Atlanta estate planning attorney Sarah Siedentopf.
67% of Americans do not have an estate plan at all.
Georgia probate can cost between 2% and 8% of the total estate value.
Georgia probate for estates without a trust can take 6 months to several years to resolve.
60% of nursing home residents in Georgia do not have a power of attorney.
Peace Of Mind Through Estate Planning
Proactive Planning = Everlasting Peace Of Mind
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Prevent Future Chaos With An Estate Plan
Access the legal support and guidance you and your family need to ensure your estate plan is developed, created, and executed according to your wishes.
3 Steps To Estate Planning Clarity
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Schedule Strategy Session
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Co-Design Your Future
Discuss estate planning goals, expectations, and execution.
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Gain Peace Of Mind
Secure your estate plan and continue focusing on what matters to you most.
What Clients Expect From Siedentopf Law
“This is by far the best experience we have had with a lawyer.”
Michelle K.
“Sarah and her team are professional, thorough, and efficient. She is an expert in her field and made discussing this type of law a smooth, painless process. Highly recommend!”
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“We had a wonderful experience with Siedentopf Law…They made what could have become a complicated process incredibly simple. We will definitely continue to work with them. Highly recommend!”
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Your Estate Planning Attorney, Sarah Siedentopf
A true perfectionist at heart, Atlanta estate planning attorney Sarah Siedentopf noticed she spent much of her day-to-day wanting to have a plan and be in control. Then, she understood why…Because it’s necessary to be prepared – especially in the event of the unexpected.
Leading Siedentopf Law, Sarah makes it her job alongside her team to give others the same peace of mind that she values through estate planning services made simpler for residents, families, and business owners in Brookhaven, Atlanta, and throughout Georgia.
If giving the gift of calm is a legal matter, Siedentopf Law wins every time.
What To Know About Estate Planning In Georgia
Answering Your Top Estate Planning Questions
Should I Start With A Will & Then Upgrade To A Trust?
Starting with a will before creating a trust may work for your estate plans. However, if you plan on upgrading soon, we suggest making a more cost-efficient decision to develop both your will and trust at the same time. Watch our video Do You Need a Will if You Have a Trust?
What’s Included In An Estate Plan?
Depending on a client’s specific needs, a comprehensive estate plan typically includes one or several of the following legal services:
The ultimate goal of having an estate plan is to give you control, even in death, with the legal documents necessary to ensure asset support for beneficiaries and proper distribution when the time is right. Watch Estate Planning and the Single Person.
Do I Need A Trust?
If you have assets you plan on giving to family, friends, charitable organizations, or similar, a trust may work better for you and your beneficiaries. Tax implications and other factors may determine the best choice for your situation. Talk to an Atlanta estate planning attorney today to get started.
Generally, the surviving spouse or children inherit the entire estate of an individual. However, possible disputes could make the division of an estate far more complicated.
Any property, including payroll checks that have gone unclaimed by the owner, is presumed abandoned. Once a property is deemed abandoned, it must be reported and remitted to the State of Georgia’s Commissioner of Revenue. Have further questions about unclaimed property in Georgia? Talk to our team today.
Yes, but please make sure the person you are scheduling a meeting for will attend the meeting. We can only proceed if the potential client is part of the meeting. If you think the other person isn’t mentally competent to attend a consultation, you may need to explore guardianship services. Siedentopf Law does not handle guardianship; however, we do have other attorneys we recommend.
Yes, if you would like. However, you should know that having someone other than the client in the meeting waives attorney-client privilege. Tell us about your estate planning situation and learn more about your options.
Prioritize Your Family & Practice Self Care
Estate planning and preparation is your path to lasting peace of mind.