Experienced Guidance Through the Georgia Probate Process
Probate can be overwhelming, especially while your family is dealing with the loss of a loved one. From court filings and creditor claims to estate assets, taxes, and beneficiary distributions, there are important responsibilities that must be handled correctly.
At Hoffman & Associates, our probate attorneys help individuals and families in Alpharetta, GA navigate probate and estate administration with experienced legal guidance.
Probate & Estate Administration in Alpharetta
Probate is the legal process used to administer certain assets after someone dies. Depending on the estate, the process may include validating a will, appointing an executor or administrator, identifying assets, addressing debts and taxes, and distributing property to beneficiaries or heirs.
Our attorneys can assist with:
- Probate of wills
- Estates without a will
- Executor and administrator guidance
- Estate administration
- Creditor claims
- Beneficiary and heir issues
- Estate and fiduciary tax matters
- Trust administration
- Business interests
- High-value and complex estates
What If There Is No Will?
When someone dies without a valid will in Georgia, they are considered to have died intestate. Georgia intestacy laws generally determine who inherits probate property, and the probate court may appoint an administrator to manage the estate.
We can help families identify heirs, understand their rights, and navigate the administration of an intestate estate.
Does Every Estate Go Through Probate?
No. Some assets may transfer outside probate depending on how they are titled or whether valid beneficiary arrangements are in place.
Assets held in certain trusts, accounts with designated beneficiaries, and some jointly owned property may transfer outside the probate estate.
An attorney can help determine which assets require probate administration.
