Steele Law Firm

As an Estate Planning and Probate Firm, we take a look at the big picture that is your life and create a plan that protects the legacy you leave behind.  When you create an estate plan, you are not just leaving your things to someone else.  You are providing a guide for your loved ones to follow.  You are creating an umbrella of protection so that the legacy you worked so hard for is protected. Building a comprehensive estate plan, is a job with many moving parts. A simple mistake can have detrimental … Read More about Common Estate Planning Mistakes

As an Estate Planning Attorney, I know how hard it is for someone to take the first step in planning ahead. When a potential client comes in for a consultation, they have completed the hardest part of the process just by investing their time to speak with me. We tend to put off creating our Wills, Trusts, and other important documents because we think that we are too young, or we don’t have much to leave behind, or we just don’t have the time to do it right now. The truth is that everyone needs an … Read More about When To Update Your Estate Plan

Last month we talked about Probate. What it is, why it’s necessary, and how we can plan for it. This month, we'll look at the process that is Probate. When a loved one passes, they leave behind their legacy. If they planned ahead, they left that legacy in the hands of a trusted person. This person is their Executor of the estate. The Executor is the person appointed to carry out the wishes of the deceased per their will. The Executor of an estate is required to see the Probate process through … Read More about Executor of an Estate in Georgia