Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

If you want to almost guarantee a disasterous probate, use a form from online. Most are complete garbage. Even if it works, it will likely not be customized to Georgia law and your facts, and it almost certainly will be harder and more expensive to probate than a properly done will. If it doesn't work, people you meant to include, such as your step children and siblings, will probably get nothing. Why risk that?

A real will from a real lawyer is VERY inexpensive. Our normal fee starts at $250 and we do them in person for local residents and can do them by mail across the state. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 404-768-3509.

I agree with Attorney Ashman. While online wills are ok for some people, anyone with an unusual set of circumstances other than leaving assets to spouse and children (like you - blended families are very common now) then you need to sit down with a lawyer. Also, Georgia has very specific requirements for execution and notarization of your will. If you do not do it right then you run the risk of having your will be invalid.

Wills are not all that expensive. I charge about the same as Attorney Ashman for an estate planning package that includes a living will/health care power of attorney and financial power of attorney as well as a will.

Do not let your legacy be a lawsuit because you wanted to save a few bucks and used an inadequate form or messed things up. Get up with an estate planning lawyer.

Any estate planning lawyer should send you a will questionnaire which will enable the attorney to review your assets and overall circumstances. The attorney will want to meet or speak with you. As I mentioned, you should not only have a will but other estate planning documents like a financial and healthcare power of attorney.