Georgia Estate Planning

Do I need a living trust or just a will for estate planning in Georgia?

Both documents serve different purposes under Georgia law, and many families use them together. A will goes through Georgia's probate process, which is court-supervised and becomes part of the public record. A revocable living trust, by contrast, transfers assets to your beneficiaries without going through probate, keeping the process private and often faster. Georgia does not have a state estate tax, so for most families the main planning goals center on avoiding probate, naming guardians for minor children, and making sure assets reach the right people.