 The
Georgia estate planning attorneys at
Cox Byington, P.C.,
help people legally record their final wishes. They assist
clients who want to formalize decisions regarding assets,
debts, and health care issues. Their estate planning
practice handles wills, trusts, and probate actions.
Make your wishes known
Estate planning refers to the preparation of documents that
inform legal authorities, family members and heirs of your
final wishes. At
Cox Byington, P.C.,
their lawyers listen to the needs of their clients then
provide experienced counsel regarding various estate
planning documents. Properly drafted and executed estate
documents assure that your final wishes are clearly recorded
and legally enforceable.
Record your end of life wishes in a living will
Cox Byington,
P.C.,
handles estate planning documents including:
- Living
Wills
- Living
Trusts
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Advanced Health Care Directives
- Durable
Healthcare Powers of Attorney
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Trust
Administration
If estate planning documents have been properly executed,
the wishes of the decedent are overseen by a trust
administrator. In this process
Cox Byington, P.C.,
administers the details of a trust for the family and heir
of the estate. They inventory the assets of the estate, pay
debts and taxes, and then distribute the balance according
to directions set forth in the trust document.
What is probate administration?
When estate documents do not exist, the administration of
the estate in supervised by the probate court and executed
according to Georgia state law. In these matters
Cox Byington, P.C.,
represents any interested party before probate court.
In probate matters they represent court-appointment
executors or administration to administer estates in
accordance with state probate rules. One of the probate
attorneys at
Cox Byington, P.C.
is the Floyd County administrator.
As in trust administration, a court-appointed probate
administrator takes the responsibility of paying outstanding
debts and taxes, and then distributing the remaining
property and assets among the heirs.
Please feel free to use the form below to contact us
concerning your Estate Planning matters. Someone from our
team will respond to you as soon as possible. Please
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Our Locations
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Rome
711
Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 291-2002
(706) 291-6242 - fax
Calhoun
1287 Curtis Parkway
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-0872
(706) 625-1731 - fax
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