
Most Georgia families think a Will prevents this. It doesn’t.
If you become incapacitated or pass away, your spouse and kids cannot access your money, accounts, or property until the court says so.
Your family is locked out of your accounts.
Your money and home are tied up in the probate courts for 9-18 months.
You cannot sell or distribute assets to the family until the judge gives permission.
Probate attorney and court fees can cost between $7,000 and $17,000.
Even if you:
Are married
Have a Will
Think your accounts are “set up correctly”
Keep your spouse in control - without court involvement
Prevent probate from freezing your assets for 9–18 months
Protect your kids’ inheritance from divorce, lawsuits, and bad decisions
Avoid multi-state probate if you own property outside Georgia
How to ensure your spouse can pay the mortgage the same day - without asking a judge for permission.

Shawn, Melissa, and the kids taking a break from the firm.
We’re a remote, husband-and-wife law firm based in Buford.
We help families set up estate plans that protect their money, home, and families.
We specialize in using trusts to avoid probate, protect assets from liabilities, debts, and medicaid, and protect your child's inheritance from their liabilities.
Local. Remote. Georgia-Focused.
Own a home, property, or rentals
Have kids (minor or adult)
Have a spouse who depends on your income
Have bank accounts, investments, or retirement accounts
Want to stay in control—not the courts
Blended families (second marriages, stepchildren, or children from prior relationships)
No. Even if you’ve done nothing, you’ll know what to do next.
No. Probate freezes assets no matter the amount.
No. A Will forces your assets into probate.
Your family shouldn’t be stuck waiting on a judge to access money, pay the mortgage, or make decisions.
One hour now can prevent months of stress later.
We also only take on a limited number of new Georgia families each month.
Fast. Simple. Georgia-specific. Free.