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DeKalb County 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).

Feldman Legal Group

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  • 1201 Peachtree Street NE, 3rd Floor, Suite 364, Atlanta, GA 30361+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Protecting Your Interests, Enforcing Your Rights. Call us today, we can help.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLabor and Employment, Whistleblower Claims, and 280 more

  • Free Consultation

Mitchell Feldman
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Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel, PC

4.9
29 Reviews

  • 2100 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30328+1 location

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • The Southeast's Premier Construction Attorneys. Our firm puts over 150 years of collective experience to work for real estate developers, contractors, subcontractors,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersContract Negotiations and Drafting, Public Contract Law, and 13 more

Scott D. Calhoun
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Kanner & Pintaluga

4.7
265 Reviews

  • 201 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 91 lawyers3 awards

  • Car Accident? Injury? In Georgia, Texas or Mississippi, After 911, Call 411. 1-800-411-PAIN Kanner & Pintaluga, Call 24/7

  • Estate Planning LawyersInjury, Car Accident, and 18 more

Robert Jenkins
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Davis, Pickren, Seydel & Sneed, LLP

4.7
1 Review

  • 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, N.E., Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Federal Practice, and 17 more

Paul R. Jordan
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Hamil Little PC

4.9
70 Reviews

  • 75 14th Street NW, Suite 2840-B, Atlanta, GA 30309+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Our law firm is a boutique business and healthcare law firm based in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. We are focused on providing the highest level of legal representation and advice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealthcare Law, Business and Healthcare Litigation and Administrative Hearings, and 11 more

Eric J. Garber
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Taylor Duma LLP

4.9
298 Reviews

  • 1600 Parkwood Circle, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339+16 locations

  • Law Firm with 141 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Disputes, Antitrust, and 55 more

Nida Rizvi
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Bomar Law Firm, LLC

5.0
136 Reviews

  • 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 480, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Resolving Issues With The IRS And Other Tax Authorities In Addition to Other Business Law Matters. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Accounting Law, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jeffrey Cohen
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Thompson & Walters, P.C.

4.2
9 Reviews

  • 1872-C Independence Square, Dunwoody, GA 30338

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Representing Dunwoody, Atlanta and Sandy Springs businesses and families since 1990. Call our office for a free phone consultation. 770-648-2694.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Family Law, and 35 more

Douglas R. Thompson
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Hurley Elder Care Law

4.8
61 Reviews

  • 2727 Paces Ferry Road SE Bldg. 1, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Hurley Elder Care Law, located in Atlanta, GA, is dedicated to the process of long-term care and estate planning. We are committed to making the process of planning for the future,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersMedicaid Planning, Asset Protection, and 7 more

Miles P. Hurley
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The Eastman Law Firm, P.C.

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 881 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Effective and efficient representation in Estate Planning and Probate Administration, Business Planning and Transactions

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Planning, Estate Administration - Probate, and 38 more

David Eastman
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Hamilton, Westby, Antonowich & Anderson, L.L.C.

4.9
17 Reviews

  • 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30341

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers1 award

  • Hamilton, Westby, Antonowich & Anderson, L.L.C. is an AV rated civil litigation firm. The firm was founded in 1995 in order to serve our clients by providing prompt, economical... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 7 more

Elaine Alligood
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Georgia Estate & Elder Law, LLC

5.0
5 Reviews

  • 2002 Summit Blvd Ste 300, Brookhaven, GA 30319

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Elder Law & Advocacy, and 7 more

Kelley Napier
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The Saylor Law Firm LLP

5.0
4 Reviews

  • 1201 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 3220, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Trusts & Estates, Probate, Tax and Business Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Planning, Business Planning, and 38 more

Jacquelyn Harmon Saylor
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Levine Smith Coburn & Koslin, LLC

4.9
33 Reviews

  • 3490 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30305-1743

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • A boutique family law and domestic relations firm known for its skill in handling the most challenging of cases.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Relations, and 19 more

Paul Coburn
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The Eldercare & Special Needs Law Practice of Daniel D. Munster

5.0
6 Reviews

  • 5855 Sandy Springs Circle, Suite 270, Atlanta, GA 30328-6277

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Lighting the way for Georgians since 1999. Call for a free discovery today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Long Term Care Medicaid Planning, and 3 more

Daniel Munster
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Estate Innovations, LLC

5.0
12 Reviews

  • 6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite F101, Atlanta, GA 30328

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • At Estate Innovations, LLC, our mission is to simplify estate planning, giving clients the ability to effectively manage their personal affairs and ensure the proper distribution... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersLast Wills and Testament, Revocable/Living Trusts, and 4 more

Laura K. Schilling J.D., CPA, CSA, CFP®, CFF®, PFS™
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Law Office of Luanne M. Bonnie, LLC

3.3
23 Reviews

  • 201 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Committed To Maintaining Long Term Relationships-Exceeding Expectations-Affordable Prices

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Elder Law, and 5 more

Luanne M. Bonnie
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Brown, Barbour, & Thrailkill, P.C.

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  • 3455 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30320+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Miller & Brown, P.C. is an aggressive, experienced law firm ready to represent you. Convenient locations in Fayetteville, Atlanta and Kennesaw. For a free, in person, no obligation... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersQualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Contempt, and 85 more

Philip Thrailkill
Partner
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Withrow, McQuade & Olsen, LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • 3379 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30326

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • The Perfect Partner for Your Business

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Health Care, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

Kathleen A. Lauinger
Partner
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MendenFreiman LLP

5.0
21 Reviews

  • 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30342

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Your Future Is Here.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Formation, and 29 more

Roger A. Kirschenbaum
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Duncan Spratt P.A.

5.0
2 Reviews

  • 191 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 4400, Atlanta, GA 30303-1741

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers1 award

  • For over 20 years, Djuric Spratt has served families across the country. With our team’s 250 years of collective practice experience, the firm is dedicated to providing... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Law, Estates, and 7 more

Elizabeth Faist
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Fryer, Shuster, Lester & Pollack, P.C.

4.9
46 Reviews

  • 1050 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30338

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers4 awards

  • A highly rated law firm established in 1984.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption Law, Agency And Distributorship, and 28 more

Michael Shuster
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Major Brown Law, LLC

4.7
10 Reviews

  • 3330 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersChild Protection & Advocacy, Elder, and 20 more

Zainab Brown
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Law Office of Patrick W. McKee, LLC

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  • 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1434, Atlanta, GA 30303+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm combining personal service and depth of experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGovernment, Domestic Relations, and 55 more

Patrick W. McKee
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Bey & Associates LLC

4.1
13 Reviews

  • 191 Peachtree St., Ste. 3300, Atlanta, GA 30303+1 location

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Joe Morris III
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Slutzky, Wolfe and Bailey, LLP

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 2255 Cumberland Parkway SE, Building 1300, Atlanta, GA 30339-4517

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Attorney at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Real Estate Development, and 9 more

Brad M. Wolfe
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Gina Micalizio Attorney at Law, P.C.

4.8
33 Reviews

  • 1847 Peeler Road, Suite C, Dunwoody, GA 30338+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Over 30 years of experience, I pride myself in offering great customer service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Debt Collections, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Gina Micalizio
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Coleman Talley LLP

4.7
216 Reviews

  • 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1950, Atlanta, GA 30326+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 40 lawyers2 awards

  • With a legal practice historically concentrated in civil trial defense and business law, the firm of Coleman Talley LLP has served clients since 1937 within a wide array of legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Bank Mergers and Acquisitions, and 46 more

Wade H. Coleman
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Turner Law LLC

4.5
12 Reviews

  • 160 Clairemont Ave., Ste. 450, Decatur, GA 30030

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Whether you are beginning your professional career and wish to build and protect your assets, or you have reached retirement age and need to consider the orderly transfer of wealth... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder, Fiduciary Law, and 4 more

Robert Turner
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Brian M. Douglas & Associates, LLC

4.9
88 Reviews

  • 900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30339+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPower Of Attorney, Uncontested Probate Administration, and 18 more

Brian M. Douglas
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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.

Can someone with the power of attorney change someone else’s will after the will’s creator and beneficiary have died?

Loraine M. DiSalvo
Answered by attorney Loraine M. DiSalvo
Estate Planning lawyer at Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C.
Not legally. First of all, a power of attorney does not grant the agent the power to change the principal's Will (the principal is the person who granted the power of attorney, and the agent is the person to whom the power of attoney was granted). Second of all, a power of attorney dies with the principal, and is no longer valid after the principal dies.
Not legally. First of all, a power of attorney does not grant the agent the power to change the principal's Will (the principal is the person who granted the power of attorney, and the agent is the person to whom the power of attoney was granted). Second of all, a power of attorney dies with the principal, and is no longer valid after the principal dies.
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Should we have a trust or flp or something else to protect future heirs

Loraine M. DiSalvo
Answered by attorney Loraine M. DiSalvo
Estate Planning lawyer at Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C.
You may or may not need a trust or a family limited partnership. However, you do need an estate plan if you don't already have one in place. Even if you do have one in place, if it has been more than 3 years or so, it would be a good idea to sit down with your estate planning attorney and give it a review.   This question is not one which is suited for an answer on this forum, because in order for me or any other attorney to tell you what you should have in place to protect your family and transfer your assets effeciently, the attorney MUST be able to sit down with you, review your assets in detail, review your family situation, explain the issues you are facing and your options for dealing with them, and make personal recommendations. So, I cannot tell you whether you need a trust, FLP, or any other planning structure. I can tell you that if you have rental properties or a working farm (you mentioned the farm, but you don't state what type of activities you conduct on the farm and whether it's really a business or just a personal use farm), you may well benefit from having at least one or two limited liability companies (which may or may not be structured as typical "family" LLCs), to help protect you against potential liability that might arise with regard to those properties. As for a trust, there are two basic types: irrevocable and revocable. Irrevocable trusts come in many flavors, but are primarily tax planning techniques. If done correctly, the irrevocable trust is generally designed to eventually move the assets it holds out of your estate for estate tax purposes; some types are also designed to have charitable deduction benefits. They generally also involve the loss of at least some degree of control by you over the assets transferred to the trust. Revocable trusts are usually a probate-avoidance technique, but can also be helpful in the event of a long-term incapacity. If you have real estate that is located in a different state from your principal residence, or if you plan to distribute your estate in a manner that may make a would-be heir unhappy, avoiding probate may be a good idea. Otherwise, whether you really need to avoid probate depends on your principal state of residence (GA is generally NOT a state where a normal probate is all that difficult or expensive). Please find a good estate planning attorney in the state where you have your principal residence and get a consultation. It will be worth the time spent.
You may or may not need a trust or a family limited partnership. However, you do need an estate plan if you don't already have one in place. Even if you do have one in place, if it has been more than 3 years or so, it would be a good idea to sit down with your estate planning attorney and give it a review.   This question is not one which is suited for an answer on this forum, because in order for me or any other attorney to tell you what you should have in place to protect your family and transfer your assets effeciently, the attorney MUST be able to sit down with you, review your assets in detail, review your family situation, explain the issues you are facing and your options for dealing with them, and make personal recommendations. So, I cannot tell you whether you need a trust, FLP, or any other planning structure. I can tell you that if you have rental properties or a working farm (you mentioned the farm, but you don't state what type of activities you conduct on the farm and whether it's really a business or just a personal use farm), you may well benefit from having at least one or two limited liability companies (which may or may not be structured as typical "family" LLCs), to help protect you against potential liability that might arise with regard to those properties. As for a trust, there are two basic types: irrevocable and revocable. Irrevocable trusts come in many flavors, but are primarily tax planning techniques. If done correctly, the irrevocable trust is generally designed to eventually move the assets it holds out of your estate for estate tax purposes; some types are also designed to have charitable deduction benefits. They generally also involve the loss of at least some degree of control by you over the assets transferred to the trust. Revocable trusts are usually a probate-avoidance technique, but can also be helpful in the event of a long-term incapacity. If you have real estate that is located in a different state from your principal residence, or if you plan to distribute your estate in a manner that may make a would-be heir unhappy, avoiding probate may be a good idea. Otherwise, whether you really need to avoid probate depends on your principal state of residence (GA is generally NOT a state where a normal probate is all that difficult or expensive). Please find a good estate planning attorney in the state where you have your principal residence and get a consultation. It will be worth the time spent.
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What are we entitled for if dad didn't have a will?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Suggest you obtain a probate lawyer to investigate your right to any part of the assets of your father along with his other descendant children.
Suggest you obtain a probate lawyer to investigate your right to any part of the assets of your father along with his other descendant children.