by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
Anything a person owned when he or she passed away may be subject to probate. Probate is a court-supervised process that entails proving the validity of a will and distributing assets within the decedent’s estate. Assets may be things like property, bank accounts,... 
by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
Not all items go through probate, so it is important to know what does have to go through probate and what does not. Anything the deceased owned — in his or her name alone — may have to go through probate. We can help you determine what property is part of the... 
by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
There are many different people involved in the probate process. These include: You or someone else serving as the personal representative The Clerk of Court A Judge Your probate attorney The IRS That last one may cause some anxiety, but part of probating an estate is... 
by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
Probate is the process whereby the State of Georgia recognizes a person’s death and appoints an individual or entity with power and responsibility to gather the deceased’s assets, pay creditors and then distribute the remaining assets to rightful heirs. If the person... 
by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
Are you unsure if a will or trust will be the best option for you? Take a look at the charts below to see which option you should choose. If you’re still unsure after reviewing the charts, please give us a call or (404) 658-9900. You can also email us by... 
by Hollowell Foster and Herring | May 20, 2021 | Probate
Many people have heard of the probate and estate settlement process but wonder what it is and what the probate process entails. To put it simply, probate is the process the probate court uses to make sure the deceased person’s creditors are paid through estate...
