What Happens If You Don’t File The Will For Probate?
What happens if you don’t file the will for probate? Georgia requires wills to be filed with the probate court.
Category: Probate Court
Probate Explained – and How to Avoid It!
In this article, we’ll explain the probate process and discuss alternatives to probate to help protect your heirs and assets.
Video: Why Might You Want To Avoid Probate?
As you begin the estate planning process, you might hear or read that it’s a good idea to “avoid probate.” But what does that mean?
Video: What Doesn’t Go Through Probate?
What doesn’t go through probate? As estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains in our latest video, the two main categories are 1) property
Video: Should Your Child Be Your Joint Bank Account Owner?
While it might seem convenient to add your child to your bank account, is it a good idea to have them as a joint bank
Video: Should I Put My Home Into a Trust?
You may be wondering, “Should I put my house into a trust?” In our latest video, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about
Video: Dealing With Uncooperative Family Members?
Are you ready to begin probate, but there’s an uncooperative family member who is delaying the process? In Siedentopf Law’s latest video, we explain what
Preparing for Your First Probate Meeting
Fulfilling a loved one’s estate planning requests can be confusing and difficult. The probate process involves navigating the court system, understanding Georgia’s legal requirements, and
Does a will help you avoid probate?
One of the questions we commonly hear at Siedentopf Law is “If I have a will, does that mean I can avoid the probate process?”
What Happens If You Don’t File The Will For Probate?
If the person in possession of the will does not file a will in probate court, he or she could face civil or criminal penalties. We can help.
Do Irrevocable Trusts Avoid Probate? | Dangers of Irrevocable Trusts
One of the questions we commonly hear at Siedentopf Law relates to trusts and probate. Our clients want to know “if I create an irrevocable
Will Contests: Who Can Challenge A Will?
Who can challenge the validity of a will? Under Georgia law, this includes any interested parties who can show the probate court that they might
