WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

Sarah Mallas Wayman, Attorney

If there is one bit of advice I would give to everyone it would be to see a lawyer you like and trust and have your will properly prepared. It is thoughtful on your part because you will not only avoid causing needless hardship after your funeral, you will have the satisfaction of knowing while you are alive that your property including real estate, jewelry, automobiles, money and heirlooms will go only to those you designated.  It will also avoid having your beneficiaries perceive you as callous and inconsiderate.

In some instances, there may be adverse tax consequences for an estate without a will. Planning ahead can lessen burdens and help avoid difficulties and certain expenses.

There is the element of peace of mind as well. Wouldn’t we rather take care of our affairs and show appreciation for our family and friends prior to becoming too ill to do so?

Making a will is a pleasant process. Fell free to call for a discussion. This is a subject dear to my heart and nothing pleases me more that to help a client plan those things that will happen someday.

If you don’t make a Will, the State of Georgia creates a Will for you.  In that process, the whole administration of an Estate can be unnecessarily expensive, laborious, tedious, and indeed, self-deceptive, because you knew better and did not do it.

As a former attorney-assistant to the Superior Court of Fulton County, I was acquainted with cases requiring court time, costs and expenses, and a delayed administration time because of the decedent’s “no-will stance”.

Inquiries are welcome. Contact me by phone or email with your questions.



Sincerely,

Sarah Mallas Wayman
Attorney
(770) 804.8484
SMWlaw@bellsouth.net