Estate Planning

The Georgia estate planning attorneys at Thrift McLemore have extensive experience working with people of all ages and estates of all sizes.

We offer comprehensive guidance on estate planning tools, including Georgia Last Wills and Testaments, Georgia Revocable Living Trusts, Georgia Health Care Powers of Attorney, Georgia Living Wills, Georgia Powers of Attorney, Georgia Special Needs Trusts, Georgia Pet Trusts, and Georgia Inheritance Trusts.

Every plan is tailored to your unique family dynamics, goals, and assets. Whether you want a straightforward plan to keep things simple for your loved ones or advanced distribution and tax planning strategies, we design a plan that reflects your wishes. If you are starting an estate plan for the first time or updating an existing one, our Atlanta estate planning attorneys are ready to help.

Estate Planning Essentials in Georgia

If you do not have an estate plan, Georgia law creates one for you. By using the right estate planning tools, you can stay in control of who inherits your assets, protect your loved ones, and plan for incapacity.

Georgia Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament ensures that your assets pass according to your wishes. It names your chosen beneficiaries, appoints an executor to settle your estate, and nominates a guardian for your minor children if needed.

Georgia Revocable Living Trust

Similar to a Will, a Revocable Living Trust controls the disposition of your assets upon your death. Unlike a Will, the Revocable Living Trust has the added benefits of protecting you and your assets if you become incapacitated, and it avoids the costs, delays, and publicity of the probate process.

Georgia Power of Attorney

A Financial Power of Attorney designates someone (called your “agent”) to act on your behalf if and when it is necessary. Your agent may perform any of the powers you give them, but only while you are alive.

Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care

The Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care combines the prior Georgia Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will. It allows you to do the following: (1) name someone (called your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot make health care decisions for yourself;  (2) express any one of three treatment preferences for end of life care if you have a terminal condition or if you are in a state of permanent unconsciousness;  and (3) nominate a guardian should the need for one arise.

Speak with an Experienced Georgia Estate Planning Attorney

At Thrift McLemore, we take the time to listen to your concerns and provide thoughtful guidance tailored to your needs. We are always available to explain our services and answer questions, from the big-picture issues to the finer details of the plan that might get overlooked.

A proper estate plan protects you, your loved ones, and your assets. When it comes to your family’s time, peace of mind, and wealth, the stakes are far too high to cut corners with your estate plan. Speak with an experienced Georgia estate planning attorney by calling 678-882-0830.