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One part of an estate plan that a testator should plan is who will be the executor of the estate. The executor is an important role used to help administer the estate during the probate process. Many people don’t understand what the duties of an executor entail. It...
Although many Georgia residents are familiar with surety bonds, it is likely that fewer have heard of probate bonds. A probate bond is a type of surety bond that guarantees that the executor of a deceased person's estate will act according to state laws. If the...
When a Georgia resident who owns property in another state passes away, their estate goes through two types of probate. During probate, the decedent’s last will and testament is validated, the estates debts are settled and its assets are distributed to beneficiaries....
In Georgia, estate planning is part of a comprehensive financial plan, and distinct types of trusts offer estate planning benefits that satisfy diverse financial needs and preferences. You may have heard of two common types of trusts: revocable and irrevocable. Each...