Estate planners sometimes designate people to manage certain assets at the time of their deaths. Known as trustees, they hold and oversee the trust property for the benefit of a third party, referred to as the beneficiary. As often happens in Georgia and other states,...
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Month: March 2016
Obtaining legal help to understand probate litigation
Many times, certain provisions, or all, of a last will and testament may be contested by one or more parties. In such cases, the matter may be resolved through probate litigation. There are various grounds on which a will in Georgia can be contested. It is important...
Where to go for legal help with estate administration litigation
Acting as a special administrator to a person's estate includes many various obligations and responsibilities. It is possible that someone acting in such a capacity on behalf of a deceased estate owner in Georgia will encounter legal challenges that may need to be...
Family business life insurance and estate valuation in Georgia
Many Georgia families own businesses intended to be passed in succession to estate heirs after the owners' deaths. A wide variety of issues and details regarding family businesses can impact estate valuation. In particular, whether to use a life insurance policy as a...
Former Sumner Redstone companion enters probate litigation
Georgia estate owners and their families may find themselves facing legal challenges even before a benefactor's time of death occurs. In a current ongoing situation, a woman has entered probate litigation regarding her former position as health-care agent to tycoon,...