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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Gainesville 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).

O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 340 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Suite 110, Gainesville, GA 30501+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Philip Oliver Erickson Jr.
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Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, P.A.

4.7
41 Reviews

  • 340 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • One of Gainesville's Most Prominent General Practice Firms Proudly Serving Georgia Since 1928

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 18 more

William Rhoads
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A. Bishop Law, LLC

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Gainesville, GA 30503

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A. Bishop Law, LLC, led by Attorney Anne Bishop, is dedicated to offering compassionate and affordable legal services in Gainesville, Georgia. With more than three decades of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpeeding and Traffic Ticket, Wills, Estate Planning and Georgia Probate, and 11 more

Anne M. Bishop
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Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP

4.5
167 Reviews

  • 1370 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP is a full service law firm with our office in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. We serve our clients’ needs with extensive experience in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Protection & Advocacy, and 19 more

J. Cale Rogers
Partner
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Hunt & Taylor Law Group, LLC

4.4
8 Reviews

  • 1001 Riverside Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, GA 30501

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Your Knowledgeable North Georgia Law Firm

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law And Litigation, Real Estate Law, and 5 more

Donald Hunt
Partner
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Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP

4.5
167 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, GA and Hall County, Georgia

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP is a full service law firm with our office in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. We serve our clients’ needs with extensive experience in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Protection & Advocacy, and 19 more

John "Bob" Coleman Jr.
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Matt Parrish Attorney at Law PC

  • 650 Lakeshore Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501

Kimbrough Law

  • 500 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Ste. 200, Gainesville, GA 30501

Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, LLP

  • 200 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501-3654

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Lanier Law Group

  • Gainesville, GA 30503

Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon, LLP

  • 125 Maple Street, Gainesville, GA 30503-2515

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Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP

  • 200 Main Street, Suite 600, Gainesville, GA 30501

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McLeod Law Firm, P.C.

  • 200 West Academy Street, NW, Gainesville, GA 30501

J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C.

  • 405 Broad Street, S.E., Gainesville, GA 30501

Whelchel, Dunlap, Jarrard & Walker, LLP

  • 405 Washington Street, N.E., Gainesville, GA 30503

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William M. House

  • 500 Spring St. S.E., Ste. 202, Gainesville, GA 30503

R. Thad McCormack PC

  • 1730 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501

Conowal Welch Womack, LLP

  • 200 W. Academy St., Ste. C, Gainesville, GA 30501

The Carter Firm PC

  • 621 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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 I be charged for withdrawing funds from a 401k?

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Answered by attorney Jamie Corrine Clausen (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Phinney Estate Law
Beneficiaries of 401K plans have two choices. If your son has not already elected to roll the money over into an inherited IRA, he should be able to take the money out of the plan in the first 5 years following your sister's death and pay not early withdrawal penalty. He will, however, then be required to take out all fund and pay all differed income taxes. If you son is still a minor and was named directly as a beneficiary (as opposed to the beneficiary being a custodial account or trust of which he is the beneficiary) there may be a problem with his receiving the money without a court ordered guardianship, court created trust, or blocked account. You should check with the company about what they will require and work with an attorney to have that set up so that it can receive the funds.
Beneficiaries of 401K plans have two choices. If your son has not already elected to roll the money over into an inherited IRA, he should be able to take the money out of the plan in the first 5 years following your sister's death and pay not early withdrawal penalty. He will, however, then be required to take out all fund and pay all differed income taxes. If you son is still a minor and was named directly as a beneficiary (as opposed to the beneficiary being a custodial account or trust of which he is the beneficiary) there may be a problem with his receiving the money without a court ordered guardianship, court created trust, or blocked account. You should check with the company about what they will require and work with an attorney to have that set up so that it can receive the funds.
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Should we have a trust or flp or something else to protect future heirs

Patrick W. McKee
Answered by attorney Patrick W. McKee
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Patrick W. McKee, LLC
In Georgia trusts are not as useful as in other states for estate planning purposes. So long as your collective estates do not exceed $10million (approximately) then you do not have to worry about federal estate taxes, and Georgia has no estate taxes.  A will is the best way for you and your wife to transfer your assets to your children on your passing. A family limited partnership may be useful to transfer interests to your children during your lifetime.
In Georgia trusts are not as useful as in other states for estate planning purposes. So long as your collective estates do not exceed $10million (approximately) then you do not have to worry about federal estate taxes, and Georgia has no estate taxes.  A will is the best way for you and your wife to transfer your assets to your children on your passing. A family limited partnership may be useful to transfer interests to your children during your lifetime.
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Will has been change by POA what can we do

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
Only your mother or, under court instructions, a guardian can change her Will.  However, agents under a POA frequently must sell things mentioned in the Will in order to pay for someone's care.  That is not hanging the Will.  However, if you have evidence tending to prove that assets were taken and hidden, please discuss this with a local probate attorney.
Only your mother or, under court instructions, a guardian can change her Will.  However, agents under a POA frequently must sell things mentioned in the Will in order to pay for someone's care.  That is not hanging the Will.  However, if you have evidence tending to prove that assets were taken and hidden, please discuss this with a local probate attorney.
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