Georgia Probate Litigation
What will your legacy be
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We have had several significant deaths his summer. Two in particular come to mind: Michael Jackson and Walter Cronkite. The circumstances surrounding their estates are stark reminders of how they led their lives. For Mr. Jackson, his death led to a media circus, and now the focus is on how his estate will be handled. Already, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent fighting over his assets. Many people believe there will, ultimately, be no assets to distribute at all because of the enormous debts left behind. In short, his legacy is one of chaos, unfinished tasks, and fighting. Mr. Cronkite, however, appears to have left an orderly estate. He died with the quiet dignity with which he led his lfe. His legacy will be that of a steady, considered, well ordered life and death. Given these two extremes, what will your legacy be?
A word about me
As a former estates, trusts, and probate attorney, I was constantly confronted with one question: what would happen if a beneficiary does not think they got their fair share. I soon recognized that disputes among family members over inheritances and business interests were very common, but seldom discussed. Today I represent estate fiduciaries (executors and tustees) and beneficiaries in the following types of probate litigation: will contests, trust contests, trust reformaction, fiduciary misconduct and fiduciary removal actions. I always seek to avoid unneccesary litigation, but my most important goal is to protect and advance my client's interests and rights.
If you have any questions or need legal advice, please call me at 770-790-3521 or email me at dcarter@bssfirm.com
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