Category: Probate
What Happens to My Investments When I Die?
WHAT HAPPENS TO INVESTMENTS WHEN SOMEONE DIES? Is it safe to assume that when you die, your investments will sort themselves out? Many
What Happens If You Don’t File The Will For Probate?
Georgia Requires Wills to be Filed with the Probate Court Georgia requires wills to be filed with the probate court. This is especially important if
Probate Explained – and How to Avoid It!
Probate is a court process that occurs after someone dies and involves the court overseeing the distribution of the deceased’s assets to their heirs or
VIDEO: How Can DIY Estate Planning Harm Your Family? | Siedentopf Law
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT How can do-it-yourself estate planning harm your family? There are quite a few ways and I will discuss a few of them now.
VIDEO: Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Will | Georgia Estate Planning and Probate | Siedentopf Law
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Can I draft my own will? Sure. But I’m gonna give you some reasons that you should not. I’m Sarah Siedentopf, I’m an
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?
5 Things An Estate Attorney Can Do, That DIY Estate Planning Services Can’t
Summary: While D.I.Y. estate planning websites offer low-cost, computer-generated forms, potential customers should proceed with caution. The sites cannot provide guidance or legal advice, and
Don’t Mess Up Your Estate Plan! Five Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Summary: When you’re creating your estate plan, even a minor mistake can lead to major future problems. We’re looking at five common estate planning errors
Video: What If You Inherit An Item That Someone No Longer Owns?
What happens if someone leaves you a specific item in their will, but they didn’t still have that item at the time of their death?
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
Why Proper Estate Planning Is So Important
Summary: An estate plan is a legal tool that enables you to protect yourself, your family, and your assets. While it may seem awkward or
