Trusts & Estates
Planning today to protect tomorrow.
Protecting Families and Preserving Legacies
Why Transcendens Law

Planning today to protect tomorrow.

Yes, in almost every case. A will names guardians for minor children, controls who inherits personal property, and prevents Georgia's intestacy statute from making the decision for you.
Uncontested probate in a Georgia county typically resolves in six to twelve months. Contested matters take longer.
Legally yes — Georgia recognizes handwritten and typed wills that meet the statutory requirements. Practically no. Self-drafted wills fail the requirements often, invite contests, and cost far more to sort out later than a professionally drafted will would have cost up front.
A revocable living trust is a legal entity you create, control, and change during your lifetime. Assets titled to the trust avoid probate. Not everyone needs one. If you own real estate in more than one state, if you own a closely held business, or if privacy matters to you, a trust is often worth the extra work.
Last reviewed: July 15, 2026