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FAQs On Wills (GA)
Formal requirements, costs, tips and effect of not having one.

Division Of Property When You Don't Have A Will (GA)
Find out which relatives get your property according to law

Sample Of GA Will (Without Provision That Protects Creditors)

Sample GA Will (Simple Will With Dubious Provision That Protects Creditors)

Wills, Estates & Probate (GA. Info.& FAQs)*
Protection for spouse and minor children, durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions, tax ramifications and more.

What To Do When Your Loved One Dies-D ifferent Types of Probate In GA

GA Wills & Trusts (Little On Trusts)
Basic information and answers to common questions.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to state's statutes, case law, and help groups.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select your state on the right.

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (GA)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

See Misc. On Estate Planning
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Advance Directives

*Why You May Need A Will Or Advance Directives (GA)
Humorous use of fairy tales to show why wills and advance directives are necessary.

Medical Directives/Living Wills (Consumer-SOS)

Health Care Directives & Durable Power Of Attorney (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More See Consumer-SOS/Medical Directives/Living Wills

Trust Funds

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to state's statutes, case law, and help groups.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

Guardians

Guardianships of Adults Very good for how to become a guardian. Court fees may vary by county.

Alternatives To Guardianship In Georgia

The Guardian Handbook (GA)
Becoming a guardian-all you need to know.

FAQS On Guardianship In Georgia
Find out what it means to be a guardian and when one should become one.  

Appointment of Guardians for Children (GA)
8 brochures on the most commonly asked questions.

Find The GA Probate Court In Your County

Downloadable Forms From Probate Court (GA)

Power of Attorney

*GA Form For General or Financial Power of Attorney (Click Here for back up site)
For instructions and related laws 10-6-141 10-6-140
Allows the named person to act at any time and for any purpose (unless the document contains some limitations.) However, in the event of accident or illness it can be very valuable. In a crisis, you may need to have someone borrow against your assets, change your locks, file your tax returns, make insurance claims, and possibly run your business.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (GA) Printable Form.

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

Misc.

Proper Estate Planning (GA)

GA Estate Tax
Learn about the GA estate tax that will have to be paid upon the property owner's death.

Georgia Probate Forms

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

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