On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Jul 24, 2020 | probate and probate litigation
Many Georgians choose to draft comprehensive estate plans for a variety of reasons. Most significantly, a well-written plan allows a person to retain some control over what happens to his or her assets after death. If an heir or someone else lives in the estate home,...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Feb 15, 2019 | Firm News, probate and probate litigation
When a Georgia resident contests a will, the issue of who can be an interested party as it concerns the estate of the decedent is likely to arise. It is not an issue that can be as easily addressed as it may seem. The number of interested parties may be many more than...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Apr 17, 2018 | Firm News, probate and probate litigation
Georgia residents who have been asked to be an estate’s personal representative may be wary of accepting the role. However, it is generally not as scary or overwhelming as it sounds, and it will only take a limited amount of a person’s time to carry out...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald F. Hawbaker | Mar 8, 2018 | Firm News, probate and probate litigation
Georgia residents dealing with estate planning concerns may find the probate process intimidating. Probate court is much maligned as the source of wasted assets and excessive fees caused by family infighting over an inheritance, but the process can have a place in...