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Attorney Stewart

Probate attorney assisting an elderly woman in probate in Georgia.

The Probate Timeline in Georgia: What to Expect—and How to Reduce Delays

Unfortunately for many families, when a loved one passes away without a valid trust, their next step is to face probate. Probate is the court-supervised procedure for settling an estate, and it’s known to be an expensive, drawn-out process (from 6 months to a year) . The biggest delays usually come from missing paperwork, unclear wills, or family disputes. The Purpose of Probate Confirms the validity of the will (or appoints an administrator if there’s none) Pays any debts an

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The Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid: What Seniors Should Know

When it comes to healthcare in retirement, two programs— Medicare and Medicaid —often cause the most confusion in differentiating or choosing between them. Here’s the simple truth: Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 and older (or younger with certain disabilities), while Medicaid is state-managed assistance for people with limited income and resources. There! Easy as that. Medicare is based on age and work history. Medicaid is based on financial need . Some