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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Rutledge 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).

Thomas-Walters, PLLC

4.3
14 Reviews
  • 114 Fairplay Street, Rutledge, GA 30663+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Thomas-Walters, PLLC provides estate planning services designed to meet the unique needs of clients across multiple states. The firm’s attorneys focus on delivering personalized... Read More

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Christina Behrndt
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  • 1220 Langford Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30606

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Our firm is committed to excellence and doing the right thing, the right way for every client.

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Arch Legacy Firm

5.0
28 Reviews
  • 3651 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Arch Legacy Firm is a boutique estate planning practice dedicated to safeguarding families both now and in the future. Our team, comprised primarily of mothers, focuses on... Read More

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Thomas-Walters, PLLC

4.3
14 Reviews
  • 952B Greensboro Road, Suite 102, Eatonton, GA 31024+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Thomas-Walters, PLLC provides estate planning services designed to meet the unique needs of clients across multiple states. The firm’s attorneys focus on delivering personalized... Read More

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Chris Behrndt
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  • 1270 Hollow Creek Ln., Watkinsville, GA 30677

  • 135 St. George Place, Athens, GA 30606

  • 1361 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. 314, Bogart, GA 30622-2579

  • 204 Thomason St., Madison, GA 30650-1302

  • 1892 Georgia Hwy. 138 S.E., Conyers, GA 30013

  • 286 Hancock St., Ste. 100, Madison, GA 30650-0671

  • 1361 Jennings Mill Rd., Ste. 324, Bogart, GA 30622

  • 1091 Founders Blvd., Ste. A, Athens, GA 30606

  • 29A N. Main St., Ste. 4, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  • 1431 Capital Ave., Ste. 115, Watkinsville, GA 30677

  • 101 Court St., Greensboro, GA 30642-0187

  • 1805 Overlake Dr., S.E., Ste. A, Conyers, GA 30013

  • 1077 Baxter St., Ste. 700, Athens, GA 30606

  • 124 S. Broad St., Monroe, GA 30655-6568

  • 1001 Founders Row, Suite 104, Greensboro, GA 30642

  • 1540 Hwy. 138, Ste. 2A, Conyers, GA 30013

  • 2365 Wall Street, Suite 120, Conyers, GA 30013

  • 1115 Church Street, Covington, GA 30015

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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.

How can I give custody of my house to my kids?

Answered by attorney Brian Chew
Estate Planning lawyer at OC Wills and Trust Attorneys
Rather than give your home to your kids, you may want to consider having an irrevocable trust drafted on your behalf and place your home into the trust. Your children can be made to be the trustees of the trust. While they will be in charge of the house, you may retain certain right to the home. Also, if the receive the house after you pass from the trust, they will likely not have to pay any taxes when they sell the house. However if you give them the house, they ma have to pay a capital gains tax on any profit made from the sale of the house. The profit from the sale will be determined by home much the home sold for less how much you paid for it when you originally bought it. Talk to a qualified attorney on how an irrevocable trust can help your situation.
Rather than give your home to your kids, you may want to consider having an irrevocable trust drafted on your behalf and place your home into the trust. Your children can be made to be the trustees of the trust. While they will be in charge of the house, you may retain certain right to the home. Also, if the receive the house after you pass from the trust, they will likely not have to pay any taxes when they sell the house. However if you give them the house, they ma have to pay a capital gains tax on any profit made from the sale of the house. The profit from the sale will be determined by home much the home sold for less how much you paid for it when you originally bought it. Talk to a qualified attorney on how an irrevocable trust can help your situation.
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How should I set up the money from my childs settlement?

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Answered by attorney Eugene Ray Critchett (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at E. Ray Critchett, LLC
Generally, minor settlements in Ohio have to be approved by the Probate Court. Many Courts will require any significant money be placed into either a structured settlement and/or a custodial account fro your child. This will protect the money for him/her. A custodial account may also allow access to some of the funds for certain Court approved purchases, such as necessary school supplies.
Generally, minor settlements in Ohio have to be approved by the Probate Court. Many Courts will require any significant money be placed into either a structured settlement and/or a custodial account fro your child. This will protect the money for him/her. A custodial account may also allow access to some of the funds for certain Court approved purchases, such as necessary school supplies.
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Is there anything I can do if my father left his girlfriend as sole benficiary?

Answered by attorney Lorenzo L. Angelino
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Lorenzo L. Angelino
There is no way for your father to have left his girlfriend as sole beneficiary of his entire estate without a Will other than joint bank accounts, and joint tenancies with rights of survivorship on his real property.
There is no way for your father to have left his girlfriend as sole beneficiary of his entire estate without a Will other than joint bank accounts, and joint tenancies with rights of survivorship on his real property.
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