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Your will may say one thing—but some assets follow a different set of instructions. 💗When a valid beneficiary is named o...
08/28/2026

Your will may say one thing—but some assets follow a different set of instructions. 💗

When a valid beneficiary is named on a life-insurance policy, retirement account, or payable-on-death account, that designation generally determines who receives the asset—not your will.

An outdated designation could leave an asset to someone you no longer intend. Review your beneficiaries after major life changes such as a marriage, divorce, birth, or death.

Your Hometown Attorney™ can help ensure every part of your estate plan works together to protect your wishes and the people you love.

Today’s Hometown Lowdown is taking us to Savannah! 🌳🌸Founded in 1733, Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city and first coloni...
08/28/2026

Today’s Hometown Lowdown is taking us to Savannah! 🌳🌸

Founded in 1733, Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city and first colonial settlement. Its original city plan placed public squares throughout the community—many of which remain beautiful gathering places today.

From its moss-draped oaks to its historic squares, Savannah is filled with hometown charm and Georgia history!

That’s today’s Hometown Lowdown from Your Hometown Attorney™. 💗

Selling a home that belongs to a Georgia estate involves more than signing a listing agreement. 🏡💗Before the property go...
08/21/2026

Selling a home that belongs to a Georgia estate involves more than signing a listing agreement. 🏡💗

Before the property goes on the market, the person managing the estate should confirm their court appointment, review the will for a power-of-sale provision, and determine whether probate court approval is required.

Whether someone is serving as an executor or administrator—and how the property was left in the estate plan—can change the process.

Starting with the proper authority helps protect the estate, prevent unnecessary delays, and keep the closing on track. Your Hometown Attorney™ can help you navigate every step.

If you owned property with someone who passed away, do you automatically own the entire property now? Not necessarily. 🏡...
08/20/2026

If you owned property with someone who passed away, do you automatically own the entire property now? Not necessarily. 🏡💗

The answer depends on the exact language in the deed:

✨ With tenants in common, the deceased owner’s share will generally pass through their estate.

✨ With joint tenants with rights of survivorship, the interest may pass directly to the surviving owner.

The names on the deed are only part of the story—the ownership language matters, too.

Your Hometown Attorney™ can review your deed, explain how the property is owned, and help you determine the next steps.

Georgia’s transfer-on-death deed law received an important update in 2026! 🏡💗Effective April 22, Georgia property owners...
08/20/2026

Georgia’s transfer-on-death deed law received an important update in 2026! 🏡💗

Effective April 22, Georgia property owners may name alternative or backup beneficiaries—and may designate an existing trust to receive the property interest.

A transfer-on-death deed can be a useful planning tool, but it must be prepared and executed correctly—and it may not be the best choice for every family.

Your Hometown Attorney™ can help you determine whether a transfer-on-death deed, trust, or another estate-planning strategy fits your goals.

Inherited a home with a mortgage? The loan doesn’t simply disappear when the owner passes away. 🏡💗Depending on the circu...
08/16/2026

Inherited a home with a mortgage? The loan doesn’t simply disappear when the owner passes away. 🏡💗

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to keep the home and continue making payments, refinance the mortgage, or sell the property. The best path will depend on the loan, how the property is titled, the estate-planning documents, and your financial goals.

Before making a decision, get guidance on your rights and responsibilities. Your Hometown Attorney™ can help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

Serving as an executor or administrator? Keep every receipt! 🧾💗If you personally pay reasonable and necessary expenses w...
08/14/2026

Serving as an executor or administrator? Keep every receipt! 🧾💗

If you personally pay reasonable and necessary expenses while managing an estate, you may be eligible for reimbursement—but good records are essential. Save receipts, document each payment, and keep estate expenses separate from your personal spending.

When in doubt, get legal guidance before using estate funds or expecting reimbursement. Your Hometown Attorney™ can help you navigate the Georgia probate process with confidence.

Did you know Georgia has 159 counties—more than any state except Texas? 🍑💗From the mountains of North Georgia to our sma...
08/12/2026

Did you know Georgia has 159 counties—more than any state except Texas? 🍑💗

From the mountains of North Georgia to our small hometown communities, every county has its own history, character, and courthouse stories to tell.

That’s today’s Hometown Lowdown from Your Hometown Attorney™!

Thinking about buying property at a Lincoln County tax sale? The winning bid may be only the beginning. 🏡⚖️Under Georgia...
08/10/2026

Thinking about buying property at a Lincoln County tax sale? The winning bid may be only the beginning. 🏡⚖️

Under Georgia law, the former owner generally retains a right to redeem the property. A tax-sale purchaser must wait at least 12 months before beginning the legal process to foreclose that right—and a quiet-title action may still be needed to establish clear, marketable title.

Before bidding, make sure you understand the process, potential costs, and legal risks involved. Your Hometown Attorney™ is here to help you protect your investment.

Adding someone to your property title may seem like a simple way to avoid probate—but it can create consequences you did...
08/08/2026

Adding someone to your property title may seem like a simple way to avoid probate—but it can create consequences you didn’t expect. 🏡💗

Once another person is added to the deed, they may gain immediate ownership rights. Their debts, divorce, or financial problems could also affect the property.

Before changing your deed, talk with an experienced Georgia attorney about the safest way to protect your home and accomplish your estate-planning goals.

Your Hometown Attorney™ is here to help.

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