Trusts & Estates Law Firm in Georgia
Georgia trusts & estates attorneys helping you plan
Whether you are planning the care or support of loved ones upon your death or wrangling with the probate process while mourning the loss of a relative,
trusts and estates attorney W. Allen Separk in Marietta can help. He has 40 years of experience assisting with all aspects of trusts and estates issues,
including:
- Estate planning
- Estate tax issues
- Executorship duties
- Guardianship
- Living wills
- Living trusts
- Probate
- Probate and will disputes
- Wills drafting and execution
Estate planning
You work hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for their long-term well being and financial security can bring you comfort. When devising an estate plan, W. Allen Separk
considers how best to protect your children, support your loved ones and contribute to the charitable causes that are special to you.
He thoroughly analyzes your estate and strategizes the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting
your personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. He can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if that would serve your individual needs and
your estate planning goals.
Probate
Attorney Separk understands that the process of probate follows a time of painful emotional loss. He can ease the stress of probating the estate.
He assists executors in all steps of the complex process of probating a will in Georgia probate court, including:
- Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
- Filing the will with the Georgia probate court
- Closing and opening bank accounts
- Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
- Paying taxes and other debts
- Locating beneficiaries
- Hiring professionals and experts when necessary
Probate disputes
The stress of a probate dispute can compound the pain of losing a loved one. When disputes arise, attorney W. Allen Separk maintains a composed courtroom demeanor. This helps calm the
emotionally-charged process of challenging an invalid will or defending a valid will against erroneous claims made by unhappy beneficiaries. If you choose to preserve amiable family
relationships, he can skillfully mediate disputes to reach just, equitable resolutions with your loved ones. When necessary, he assertively defends your beneficiary rights within the Georgia
probate court.
Contact estate planning lawyers you can trust at W. Allen Separk