Estate Planning and Probate

Our attorneys provide clients with a comprehensive approach to personal estate planning and probate, including administration of estates, tax planning wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and living wills, establishment of trusts, gift and tax planning, and guardianships.

Areas of representation by the attorneys who practice in this area include estate planning and administration, estate litigation, financial planning, personal planning matters, and probate matters.

In our articles section, we have answers to some common questions regarding wills:

Who needs a will in Georgia?
What are the Reasons to Have a Will?
What are the Formal Requirements for a Will?
May a Person Dispose of His or Her Property in Any Way He or She Wishes by a Will?

Attorneys assigned to this practice area
	J. Mark Brittain Partner (Team Leader)		A.J. "Buddy" Welch, Jr. Senior Partner
	Byrd Garland Partner		L. Scott Mayfield Partner
	Anna C. Dougherty Partner		David M. Waldroup Partner
	Katie Fagan Associate		R. Brian Strickland Associate

Articles for this practice area

Preparing For Your Future & Protecting Your Assets
This article will discuss three legal documents that each person should consider and the reasons why everyone needs them. Read more »

By: Katie Fagan | Added on: 5/12/2010 4:24:34 PM |

Why You Need A Will in Georgia
In Georgia, who needs a Will? What are the reasons to have a Will? What are the formal requirements for a Will? Read more »

By: L. Scott Mayfield | Added on: 7/25/2008 8:22:48 PM |

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning and Probate