Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

will

If I have been married for fifteen years and have property and other values all in my name and want a will written before I devorce my husband,what rights do my husband have over my property that I had before we married and have since receive after we married.Does he have the rights to all or none of my estate.Is it better to file my will now because I know that when we appear in court he will try to claim everything. At this point everything that we have is in my name only except one truck.He has very bad credit and can't get much of anything in his name along. Please send me an answer back,I have been so stress wondering what if any rights does he have,and what should I do first.

Thank you for taking out the time to answer my question.


Asked on 7/04/06, 9:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: will

You should consult with a local attorney, but it sounds like, if properly handled, you can prevent him from getting anything.

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Answered on 7/07/06, 4:05 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: will

As long as he is your spouse, if he outlives you he can get part or all of your estate, will or not. You need a far more detailed consultation than what is possible with such a generalized posting. But only a divorce will completely protect what is left of your property after the divorce. Nonetheless, there may be reasons to do a will now, and then redo it after a divorce.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 1:38 am


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