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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Gainesville Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP

4.5
167 Reviews

  • 1370 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP is a full service law firm with our office in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. We serve our clients’ needs with extensive experience in... Read More

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John "Bob" Coleman Jr.
Partner
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Hunt & Taylor Law Group, LLC

4.4
8 Reviews

  • 1001 Riverside Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Your Knowledgeable North Georgia Law Firm

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law And Litigation, Real Estate Law, and 5 more

Donald Hunt
Partner
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A. Bishop Law, LLC

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Gainesville, GA 30503

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A. Bishop Law, LLC, led by Attorney Anne Bishop, is dedicated to offering compassionate and affordable legal services in Gainesville, Georgia. With more than three decades of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpeeding and Traffic Ticket, Wills, Estate Planning and Georgia Probate, and 11 more

Anne M. Bishop
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A.

4.7
41 Reviews

  • 340 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • One of Gainesville's Most Prominent General Practice Firms Proudly Serving Georgia Since 1928

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 18 more

William Rhoads
Estate Planning Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 340 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Suite 110, Gainesville, GA 30501+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Philip Oliver Erickson Jr.
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP

4.5
167 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, GA and Hall County, Georgia

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP is a full service law firm with our office in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. We serve our clients’ needs with extensive experience in... Read More

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Susan Brown
Member
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Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, LLP

  • 200 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501-3654

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Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP

  • 200 Main Street, Suite 600, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Matt Parrish Attorney at Law PC

  • 650 Lakeshore Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501

Conowal Welch Womack, LLP

  • 200 W. Academy St., Ste. C, Gainesville, GA 30501

J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C.

  • 405 Broad Street, S.E., Gainesville, GA 30501

The Carter Firm PC

  • 621 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501

Kimbrough Law

  • 500 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Ste. 200, Gainesville, GA 30501

Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon, LLP

  • 125 Maple Street, Gainesville, GA 30503-2515

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R. Thad McCormack PC

  • 1730 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501

William M. House

  • 500 Spring St. S.E., Ste. 202, Gainesville, GA 30503

Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker, LLP

  • 405 Washington Street, N.E., Gainesville, GA 30503

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McLeod Law Firm, P.C.

  • 200 West Academy Street, NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

Lanier Law Group

  • Gainesville, GA 30503

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can I be charged for withdrawing funds from a 401k?

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Answered by attorney Jamie Corrine Clausen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Phinney Estate Law
Beneficiaries of 401K plans have two choices. If your son has not already elected to roll the money over into an inherited IRA, he should be able to take the money out of the plan in the first 5 years following your sister's death and pay not early withdrawal penalty. He will, however, then be required to take out all fund and pay all differed income taxes. If you son is still a minor and was named directly as a beneficiary (as opposed to the beneficiary being a custodial account or trust of which he is the beneficiary) there may be a problem with his receiving the money without a court ordered guardianship, court created trust, or blocked account. You should check with the company about what they will require and work with an attorney to have that set up so that it can receive the funds.
Beneficiaries of 401K plans have two choices. If your son has not already elected to roll the money over into an inherited IRA, he should be able to take the money out of the plan in the first 5 years following your sister's death and pay not early withdrawal penalty. He will, however, then be required to take out all fund and pay all differed income taxes. If you son is still a minor and was named directly as a beneficiary (as opposed to the beneficiary being a custodial account or trust of which he is the beneficiary) there may be a problem with his receiving the money without a court ordered guardianship, court created trust, or blocked account. You should check with the company about what they will require and work with an attorney to have that set up so that it can receive the funds.
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How can I obtain a power of attorney from my father who has dementia?

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Answered by attorney Malissa Linn Walden (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Walden Legal Solutions, LLC
Powers of Attorney are given by a person to their agent. If one is incapacitated, he is no longer able to give up those powers. That means that your father would not be able to assign you as his agent under a Powers of Attorney. The only way you would be able to take care of his medical and financial decisions on his behalf would be through a Guardianship / Conservatorship. Since these are court actions, you may want to discuss the procedures with an attorney knowledgeable in this area.
Powers of Attorney are given by a person to their agent. If one is incapacitated, he is no longer able to give up those powers. That means that your father would not be able to assign you as his agent under a Powers of Attorney. The only way you would be able to take care of his medical and financial decisions on his behalf would be through a Guardianship / Conservatorship. Since these are court actions, you may want to discuss the procedures with an attorney knowledgeable in this area.
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My wife’s father passed away and someone is driving the car with out permission (in Georgia) the car has gone missing on a few occasions

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Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
You may never find a Will.  Two-thirds of Americans die without one.  Hire a local probate attorney to help you file an application to determine heirship and issue letters of administration.  As administrator you will have full authority over the deceased's property and can transfer title. Meanwhile, see whether a locksmith can change the door key to prevent hot wiring and joy rides.
You may never find a Will.  Two-thirds of Americans die without one.  Hire a local probate attorney to help you file an application to determine heirship and issue letters of administration.  As administrator you will have full authority over the deceased's property and can transfer title. Meanwhile, see whether a locksmith can change the door key to prevent hot wiring and joy rides.
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