Arch Legacy Firm

Arch Legacy Firm Arch Legacy specializes in a personalized & comprehensive approach to estate planning for families.

We work closely with families to ensure that your children, assets and legacy are protected for life and beyond.

06/18/2026

One of the hardest conversations we had recently was with a widow who thought her family was fully protected.

Her and her husband had downloaded wills online, signed them, and believed everything was taken care of.

Unfortunately, the wills were not legally executed correctly under Georgia law.

The witnesses were interested parties.
The signatures were inconsistent.
The documents were not properly witnessed throughout.

Which means now, instead of everything passing directly to the surviving spouse, Georgia law steps in and determines where those assets go.

And because there is a minor child involved, the process just became significantly more complicated.

This is something people don’t realize:
Having a will is not enough if the will is not legally valid.

Georgia probate courts are extremely particular about:
• Proper witnesses
• Uninterested witnesses
• Consistent signatures
• Proper notarization
• And having the ORIGINAL will

Not a copy.
Not a scan.
Not a photo on your phone.

The original document matters.

Estate planning is one of those things where “almost correct” can still completely fail when your family needs it most.

Please make sure your documents are properly signed, witnessed, notarized, safely stored, and accessible to the people who may need them one day.

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06/18/2026

Our first Legacy Brunch with attorney Allie Adkins is off with a bang! We are so excited to offer this new free educational event to the community.

Allie has been with Arch Legacy for a year, and has brought so much expertise in Elder Law. She specialized in helping our clients who are concerned about longterm care costs and ensuring their legacy is there is to pass to the next generation.

If you missed this Legacy Brunch, look for our next one in August! Thanks Mama’s Boy At The Falls for hosting us!

06/17/2026

Suddenly we are hydrated, productive, emotionally stable, answering emails on time, and thriving. 🫡

Reach out today to get started!

06/15/2026

Your will is not the only thing controlling where your assets go after you pass away.

And this surprises a lot of people.

One of the biggest things that can completely derail an estate plan is outdated beneficiary designations.

Your 401(k).
Your IRA.
Your life insurance policy.

These accounts pass based on the beneficiary listed on the account itself, not necessarily what your will or trust says.

So if your old life insurance policy still lists your ex-spouse as the beneficiary… there’s a very good chance they are getting that money.

Yes, even if your will says otherwise.

We also see major issues when a beneficiary passes away and the account owner never updates the designation. That can accidentally push assets back into probate and create unnecessary tax complications for your family.

A good estate plan is about making sure every moving piece works together:
• Your will
• Your trust
• Your accounts
• Your beneficiary designations

Everything should be aligned with your actual wishes.

Because one outdated form can undo years of careful planning.

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Reach out today to get started!

06/15/2026

Baby Max wants to know why you haven’t created your estate plan yet!? Is it because you…

- Don’t know who to name for guardians?
- Don’t think you’re going to pass away anytime soon?
- Don’t know where to start?

Don’t worry - we’ve got you!! All you have to do, is the get the process started 😁

06/11/2026

3 ways a good estate plan can help prevent family conflict:

1. Create a revocable living trust.

A will still goes through probate court, which means it can be contested. A revocable living trust helps keep your estate out of court altogether, making it significantly harder for family members to fight over your assets.

2. Create a personal property memorandum.

It’s often not the money people fight over most. It’s the jewelry, artwork, furniture, sentimental items, and family heirlooms. Writing down exactly who gets what can prevent a lot of unnecessary conflict later.

3. Talk to your kids.

One of the biggest mistakes families make is treating estate planning like a secret. Clear communication helps set expectations and avoids confusion, resentment, and surprises later on.

We see it every day: grief and greed can completely change family dynamics, even in families that never expected conflict.

A good estate plan isn’t just about protecting assets.
It’s about protecting relationships, too.

Reach out today!

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Tacos are great. Protecting your family is even better.Join us for an evening of tacos, conversation, and practical esta...
06/11/2026

Tacos are great. Protecting your family is even better.

Join us for an evening of tacos, conversation, and practical estate planning education. We’ll discuss common questions about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and how to make sure your wishes are carried out when it matters most.

Bring your questions and leave with greater confidence about your family’s future.

Registration is required.

Most people spend years building a legacy but very little time planning how to protect it.Join us and special guest Alli...
06/11/2026

Most people spend years building a legacy but very little time planning how to protect it.

Join us and special guest Allie Adkins, Elder Law Attorney, for a free educational brunch focused on estate planning and protecting your assets from long-term care costs.

Registration is required.

06/10/2026

When someone calls the office and specifically asks to work with you… that feeling never gets old.

Estate planning is personal.

People are trusting you with their family, their children, their finances, and their wishes for what happens after they’re gone.

So when a client says, “I was hoping I could work with you specifically,” it means more than they probably realize.

Trust like that is never something we take lightly.

Reach out today to get started!

06/09/2026

Just in case anyone needs some baby giggles in their life today, here is a video of our youngest employee giggling it up while watching his daddy swing a golf club.

Not sure what that says about Andy’s golf swing… 😜 ⛳️

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