Georgia Wills and Trust Attorneys
What does the future hold? No one knows for sure. That's why it makes good sense to plan now, while you're still in good health and of sound mind. Whether you need help with estate planning matters, or need assistance with probate or estate administration, we can help.
At the law firm of Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer, LLP, our experienced Georgia estate planning and probate attorneys regularly assist individuals in preparing comprehensive estate plans and administrating estates and trusts. Our firm has been serving the Macon area for more than 100 years and has helped several generations of Georgians plan for the future and preserve links to the past. The firm also deals with moderate or large estates to help them minimize estate gift tax implications.
However, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. It is important to plan for the future no matter how large or small your estate is in order to ensure that your wishes are honored. A proper will ensures that your assets are distributed according to your intentions and that you choose your executor, trustee, and guardians of minor children.
Our first step in effective estate planning is listening to your needs and understanding what you want to accomplish through your estate. Once we know your goals, we strive to tailor your plan to suit your situation and your needs. We'll walk you through every step of the process, ensuring that you understand the details and implications of every aspect of your plan.
Contact our Georgia wills attorney and probate lawyer today for skilled guidance and representation in regard to:
- Preparation of wills and trusts, charitable remainder trusts, special needs trusts
- Living wills, health care directives, powers of attorney
- Gift planning and charitable gift planning, including preparation of charitable trusts and charitable foundations
- Establishment of family limited liability companies and family limited partnerships
- Estate planning for owners of closely held businesses and professionals as well as business succession planning
- Consideration and advising clients with respect to utilization of life insurance trusts, generation-skipping trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts and children's trusts
- Advice and preparation of estate tax returns, estate tax elections and estate tax alternatives
J. Patrick Meyer, Jr. and the rest of our firm also handle probate and all matters related to administration of estates and trusts. The conservation and preservation of assets and passing those assets to the next generations at the least tax cost are of paramount importance to our Macon, Georgia, probate lawyer.
Whether you need help with a simple will, or a complex estate plan, contact our Georgia wills and probate attorney today.