If you’ve been named the executor for someone’s last will and testament, you’ve been entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out a person’s last wishes. This honor — and legal responsibility — means you must take care of financial obligations, including paying any outstanding debt or taxes, and then properly dispense the remaining assets according to the directions in the will. The person who chose you to be executor trusts that you can handle this responsibility, so we’re here to walk you through the process and clear up any questions you may have. If you are listed as the executor or the trustee in someone’s estate planning documents, you should do a few things immediately upon their passing. First, you must secure their home and any other property as quickly as possible. This involves maintaining any property until the estate is settled, including changing the locks. Often, family members will try to go into the house after someone passes away and remove items. As the executor or the trustee, you have to ensure this does not happen, which is why changing the locks could be crucial if the family situation is contentious. HOW TO SUCCEED AS AN EXECUTOR TIPS TO AVOID MAJOR MISSTEPS
Next, you should locate all relevant estate planning documents and then determine whether the estate must go through probate. You will need multiple copies of the death certificate for banks, credit card companies, and insurance. Other important documents you will need include insurance policies, credit card statements, investment account and pension statements, and contacts for attorneys and accountants. Give yourself time to review these documents carefully. Once you understand the estate plan, you can call a meeting with all involved to review the deceased family member’s instructions on how to distribute the assets. Being prepared and proactive will ensure you carry out your duties as an executor with precision and honor the person who entrusted you with this duty. FREE YOURSELF FROM DUI CONSEQUENCES EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPUNGEMENT However, the path to expungement comes with conditions. To qualify for expungement in Georgia, one must either secure victory in the DUI case or witness its dismissal. Yeargan & Kert is here to guide you through this process. We understand the challenges of carrying an old DUI charge on your record and are committed to helping you overcome this hurdle. Upon engagement, our team meticulously evaluates the eligibility of your case, ensuring that your expungement case stands a good chance. If we determine that your application is viable, we will take care of all the intricate paperwork on your behalf. With years of experience in DUI expungements, our adept team of lawyers and paralegals has assisted numerous Georgia residents in clearing DUI charges from their records — and we are poised to extend the same support to you! If you or a loved one have received a DUI in the state of Georgia or are interested in learning more about expungement, contact us at Yeargan & Kert to set up a free consultation today!
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Employment opportunities and housing applications become daunting tasks as prospective employers and landlords often skip over applicants with such charges. Yet, hope is not lost. With the assistance of a seasoned Georgia DUI expungement lawyer at Yeargan & Kert, there may be a chance to erase the charge from appearing in background checks. Expungement, known as record restriction in Georgia, involves reducing the visibility of a charge rather than completely removing it from the record. Post-expungement, certain entities like prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers, nursing boards, medical boards, state bars, and realty boards can still access the record, but the number of individuals with this access is significantly reduced.
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