Emert Law Blog

Building an estate plan provides peace of mind. You have control over your financial matters and health care decisions. When you build an estate plan in Georgia, including various types of trusts can maximize your wealth and ensure your heirs receive it according to...

Without a valid will, Georgia’s inheritance statutes require the probate court to find the deceased’s heirs. The court appoints an executor and distributes assets under the Georgi’s intestate succession method. If the deceased dies without a spouse or children, the...

When it comes to estate planning, everyone’s needs and circumstances are different. A tool that works for one person may not be suitable for another. A spendthrift trust is one such tool that you might consider including in your Georgia estate plan. Understanding a...

When you have a special-needs family member, planning for their future care may help you ensure that you can meet all of their medical, financial and personal needs, even after you pass on. Establishing a special needs trust is one of the most effective ways to do so....

Most people do not have to deal with the probate court very often in their lifetime. For many, the only time their business is in front of this court is after their death. However, if you are handling a loved one’s estate, you should understand how probate court in...