Create Lasting Security With Your Trust Attorney In Atlanta
Georgia Wills & Trusts
Do I Need A Trust Or A Will?
Will A Trust Affect The Control I Have Over My Assets During My Lifetime?
How Do I Best Avoid Probate For My Family When Estate Planning?
Having a will is a good place to start, however, an advanced financial and estate plan includes trust planning. A trust simplifies the process for beneficiaries to avoid probate and receive inheritances.
Siedentopf Law stops the cycle of estate planning avoidance with forward-thinking tools to support you and your beneficiaries – delivering lasting peace of mind.
78% of Millennials and nearly half of older generations say that building multigenerational wealth is important to them.
Life-altering incidents are the trigger for 90% of children who discussed estate planning with their parents.
About 41% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 have yet to discuss estate planning with anyone.
15% of U.S. adults expect to receive an inheritance within the next decade.
What Happens When You Don’t Have A Trust In Place?
Legal trust services empower you to protect your wealth, ensure your wishes are honored, and preserve what truly matters for future generations…And most importantly, avoid probate for those you leave behind.
Your unique solution may be one of the following types of trusts:
- Living
- Marital
- Testamentary
- Spendthrift
- Minor
- Charitable
- Credit shelter
- Insurance
- Property
Partner with Siedentopf Law for Georgia wills and trusts legal services.
Easy Onboarding, Smooth Setup
Schedule your virtual meetup for answers to your questions about trusts, wills, and other estate planning tools.
What To Expect From A Trust
Avoid probate with a trust to secure your living legacy.
1:1 Care & Attention
An attorney who genuinely listens to your specific situation and concerns while providing logical legal solutions.
Clear Communication
Custom trusts with legal strategies specific to your situation and answers to your pressing questions.
Maintain Your Privacy
Maintain your privacy from other people as you take care of your family and distribute your assets.
Avoid Probate
Streamline the process for beneficiaries and eliminate court requirements and delays.
Optimize Tax Benefits
Tailor trusts to minimize tax implications and fees.
Tailored Trusts
Specify anything from asset distribution and charitable goals to preventing family fallout and beyond.
Straightforward Trust Planning
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Schedule Strategy Session
Jumpstart your estate planning journey.
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Trust Terms
Choose trust options to support your future goals.
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Secure Legacy
Strike trust planning off your checklist.
Trust Attorney In Atlanta
Sarah Siedentopf
Sarah Siedentopf is a trust attorney in Georgia who brings peace of mind to individuals and their loved ones. She believes in the future-proofing power of a legal trust and takes her time to answer client questions carefully and respectfully because she knows how difficult it can be to discuss a world without you in it. Do estate planning differently with Siedentopf Law for Georgia wills and trusts.
Estate Planning Experiences
Clearing Confusion About Georgia Wills & Trusts
What If I Change My Mind About What I Want Done With My Assets?
If your revocable trust allows for changes, you can easily adjust beneficiaries, trustees, and assets in and out, as long as you remain mentally competent. This flexibility better allows you to directly manage the trust yourself or name your spouse or other loved one as a co-trustee. Watch The Difference Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust.
What’s The Difference Between A Trust And A Will?
A will is a straightforward legal document outlining instructions for distributing assets to beneficiaries after one’s passing and requiring court supervision. In comparison, a trust is a more intricate legal arrangement. It transfers property from individual to trust ownership, which is then managed by a designated individual on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Do I Need A Lawyer To Create A Trust?
We highly recommend working with an experienced estate planning attorney like Sarah Siedentopf to ensure the trust is properly structured and legally sound. Watch our video Creating a DIY Living Trust.
The best approach to setting up a trust is to work closely with an experienced estate planning attorney. They can draft the trust document, facilitate asset transfers, and choose the appropriate trustees and beneficiaries.
The tax implications of creating a trust depend on the specific type of trust. Some trust structures may offer tax advantages, while others may have minimal tax impact. It’s crucial to consult with a professional to understand the nuances.
For a revocable living trust, you can indeed serve as the trustee during your lifetime. However, for irrevocable trusts, it’s often advisable to have an independent third-party trustee to ensure impartiality.
Trust funds for children allow you to control how and when assets are distributed, potentially protecting the assets until the child reaches a certain age or milestone.
Revocable trusts can be changed, while irrevocable trusts generally cannot be altered without court approval or consent of all beneficiaries.
Trusts Toolkit
Enhance Your Family’s Foundation
Protect what’s yours with strategic legal solutions.
