Revocable living trusts that bypass probate and protect your privacy.
A living trust keeps your estate out of Georgia's probate process — saving time, reducing costs, and keeping your financial affairs private.
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What We Do
Living Trust Services
We serve Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Banks County, GA, and all of Northeast Georgia with revocable living trust creation and funding services.
Core Service
Revocable Living Trust Drafting
A revocable living trust is a legal document you create during your lifetime that holds your assets and dictates how they are managed and distributed — both while you are alive and after you pass. Because the trust owns your assets rather than you personally, those assets do not pass through Georgia's probate process. We draft comprehensive trust agreements tailored to your family structure, asset profile, and distribution wishes.
Core Service
Trust Funding & Asset Transfers
A trust that is not funded is a trust that does not work. Funding means re-titling your assets — real estate, bank accounts, investment accounts, and other property — into the name of the trust. We guide you through the funding process for each asset type, prepare the necessary deeds and transfer documents, and coordinate with financial institutions to ensure your trust is properly funded before you leave our office.
Core Service
Successor Trustee Planning
When you create a living trust, you typically serve as your own trustee while you are alive and competent. Choosing the right successor trustee — the person or institution who takes over if you become incapacitated or die — is one of the most important decisions in trust planning. We help you evaluate potential successors and clearly document your intentions for how the trust should be administered after your death.
Why It Matters
Why Georgia residents choose living trusts
Georgia probate can take months to years and is a public process. A properly funded living trust provides a faster, private, and often less expensive alternative to probate court.
Key Benefit
Avoid Georgia Probate
Assets held in a properly funded revocable living trust pass directly to your beneficiaries upon death without going through probate. This means faster distribution — often within weeks rather than months — and no court involvement. For families with real property in multiple counties or states, a trust can eliminate the need for multiple probate proceedings.
Key Benefit
Keep Your Estate Private
Probate proceedings in Georgia are public record — anyone can see your will, your assets, and your beneficiaries. A living trust is a private document. Your beneficiaries, asset values, and distribution instructions remain confidential. For clients who value privacy or have significant assets, this is often the most compelling reason to choose a trust over a will-only plan.
Key Benefit
Plan for Incapacity
Unlike a will, a living trust takes effect during your lifetime. If you become incapacitated due to illness or injury, your successor trustee can step in and manage your assets immediately — without going to court for a conservatorship. This continuity of management protects you and your family during a difficult time and avoids an expensive, intrusive court process.
Our plain-language guide covers wills, trusts, beneficiaries, and probate — everything you need to understand before your first consultation.
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Service Area
Serving Hall County, Gwinnett County & Northeast Georgia
We serve Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Banks County, GA, and all of Northeast Georgia — providing accessible, high-quality legal representation close to home.
Hall County
Gainesville
Flowery Branch
Oakwood
Jackson County
Braselton
Jefferson
Commerce
Hoschton
Gwinnett County
Peachtree Corners
Lawrenceville
Duluth
Sugar Hill
Buford
Banks County
Homer
Maysville
Baldwin
Alto
FAQ
Common questions about living trusts in Georgia
Answers to the questions we hear most from clients in Gainesville, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, and across Northeast Georgia.
Do I still need a will if I have a living trust?
Yes. Even with a living trust, you should have a pour-over will that captures any assets not transferred to the trust during your lifetime. The pour-over will directs those assets into the trust at your death. A will is also the appropriate document to name a guardian for minor children — a trust cannot do that.
Can I change or revoke a living trust?
Yes — that is the defining feature of a revocable living trust. While you are alive and competent, you can amend, restate, or revoke the trust at any time. You retain complete control over all trust assets during your lifetime, including the right to sell, mortgage, or give away trust property.
Does a living trust reduce estate taxes?
A standard revocable living trust does not reduce federal estate taxes — trust assets are still included in your taxable estate because you retain control during your lifetime. However, more advanced trust structures such as irrevocable trusts can reduce estate tax exposure. We will assess your situation and advise on appropriate planning strategies.
How long does it take to set up a living trust in Georgia?
The trust document itself can typically be drafted and executed within one to two weeks of your initial consultation. The funding process — transferring your real estate, accounts, and other assets into the trust — takes additional time depending on the complexity of your asset holdings. We manage the entire process and coordinate with financial institutions on your behalf.
Ready to protect your estate with a living trust?
Serving Hall County, Jackson County, Gwinnett County, Banks County, and all of Northeast Georgia — including Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Braselton, Jefferson, Commerce, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Homer, and Maysville.