Castor Sprattlin Law Group LLC

10/19/2026

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week, let's address some questions.

Today's question: I own property in two states, do I need two estate plans?

You don't need two estate plans, but without the right structure you can end up with two probate proceedings, and that would be the expensive part.
Here's the problem: real estate is probated where it is located. If your Georgia Last Will & Testament covers a house in Florida for example, your family will initiate probate in Georgia and a second "ancillary" probate in Florida. Two courts, two sets of fees, twice the delay. The ancillary probate would apply for any vacation home, rental property, or land across state lines.

The solution is to have one plan that owns everything in one place: a revocable living trust that holds your out-of-state property. Your successor trustee transfers or sells it directly, under one set of rules, in one process.
Two things to get right. First, actually retitle the deed. Second, have the deed prepared or reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with the other state's recording rules; each county has its own quirks on formatting and transfer taxes.

One plan, every property in it. That's how you avoid ancillary probate.

If you have more than one real property across state lines, we encourage you to make estate planning a priority this year. Happy to answer questions.

Call us at 404.410.3075 or visit www.legacyplanningmatters to schedule your consult with us.

10/11/2026

Happy 14th Birthday to our sweet, sweet, smart and energetic Ethan & Zach! Time is flying by over here! I remember when they were born so vividly, like it was yesterday…. 🫂🫂
I surprised them with a song that was customized for them and they were so surprised. Ethan. Was. Speechless and visibly moved. I honestly thought he would have been the nonchalant one….but Zach was! 😂 Kids are full of surprises 🤗❤️🎁🎁

09/28/2026

It's easy to think of estate planning as something for "later" or for people with complicated finances. In reality, the most common reason parents come to us to do their estate plan is to protect their families. They want to provide clarity on who should raise their children if something happens to them. They want their assets to pass smoothly, without their family being stuck in probate court during an already difficult time. They want a plan, not a mess or a guess. That's what a trust does. It's not about planning for the worst, it's about giving your family certainty no matter what comes.
If you're a parent without a plan in place, I'd encourage you to make it a priority this year.

Happy to answer questions.
Call us at 404.410.3075 or visit www.legacyplanningmatters to schedule your consult with us.

09/17/2026

He Got it Done!

This is the quiet, unglamorous work we love most: helping parents make sure their kids are protected no matter what life brings.

No judgment if you haven't started your plan yet. Just start. Your family is worth it.

📩 Ready to talk about trusts and wills?
Call us at 404.410.3075 or click the link in bio to schedule a consult.

Don’t forget to grab your estate planning journal to store important information:
JustInCase-Fillable Legacy Ledger

08/24/2026

We can help! Schedule your consult today!
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08/19/2026

🌺This one is for the busy lawyer moms!

Lawyer moms, you spend your days making sure everyone else’s affairs are in order from clients, cases, to deadlines that don’t wait. But somewhere in the middle of all that, your own family’s plan for “just in case” gets pushed to next week. I see you juggling it all and still showing up for the people who need you most. You deserve the same peace of mind you give everyone else. We can help….It is always a pleasure assisting lawyer moms with their estate plans.

Congratulations to Jasmine, a lawyer mom who Got it Done👏 She carved out time for what matters!

To every professional doing the work of taking care of others: we’re honored to help you take care of your own. 💗

Book your consult with me today
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Don’t forget to grab your digital
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08/11/2026

Pre-crisis planning = peace of mind

Don’t wait until you are facing a crisis to get your estate planning documents done. Schedule your consult with us today by visiting www.legacyplanningmatters.com
404.410.3075

07/24/2026

Please order your journal so your loved ones are not left to guess about your accounts, passwords, business projects, bills etc. in the event of an emergency, incapacity or death!

Over the years, one of the things that has consistently saddened us at Castor Sprattlin Law Group is seeing family members struggle with communicating information and be at a loss about what to do when a loved one is incapacitated, missing or dead, often because their loved ones do not have important information, wishes or medical treatment preferences in writing or accessible or they do not know where important documents or access keys are stored.

This period of uncertainty can feel confusing and overwhelming given that every decision can impact families or even the survival of businesses in some cases. That’s why Attorney Nancy Castor Sprattlin created Just In Case: the Legacy Ledger. Please support us and this journal!

Get yours today even if you already have estate planning documents. Once completed with your information, you can safely store this journal on your computer or on a thumb drive that can be accessible by the right people in your family! Please share with families and friends!
THANK YOU!

07/18/2026

YOU NEED THIS…. JUST IN CASE!

Let’s be honest: none of us love thinking about “what happens if.” But here’s what I’ve learned as an estate planning attorney: the families who handle a crisis with the least chaos aren’t the ones with the most money. They’re the ones whose loved one wrote everything down.

As a probate attorney, I see this chaotic and protracted process unfold all the time where loved ones don’t know important information about the deceased and/or can’t find passwords to access information or documents.

As a result, after months (close to a year) and rounds of revisions, the Just In Case journal is finally AVAILABLE.
This legacy journal is the solution and is designed to be a guide, capturing the things your family would otherwise have to guess about in the event of a crisis or emergency.

You’ve spent your whole life taking care of everyone else. This journal is one more way to help your loved ones in the event you’re not there to explain things yourself. It’s a simple, guided place to write down items such as the following:
✅ Where your accounts, policies, and documents actually are;
✅ Your wishes for care, funeral, and final arrangements;
✅ Key contacts (lawyer, doctor, financial advisor)
✅ Passwords, subscriptions, and digital accounts; and
✅ Personal messages and instructions for the people you love.

This journal just makes sure your loved ones aren’t left piecing things together during the hardest week of their lives.
If you’ve been meaning to “get your affairs in order” but didn’t know where to start, this is that start.

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You can personalize and print it. You can also save it on a thumb drive or on your computer.

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06/28/2026

So elated that we had such a wonderful turnout for our estate planning seminar on June 25th. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated.

We really want to keep our seminars small so we can take our time to address your specific estate planning concerns or questions. For those who were unable to register or attend, we plan to organize another one before the end of the year so stay tuned!

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