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Tailored Protection for Your Specific Assets and Goals
The Georgia Homeowner
Protect your primary residence and retirement accounts while positioning your family to avoid the public probate court process.
The Multi-Property Investor
Coordinate deeds for land, vacation homes, and out-of-state assets under one unified plan to prevent multiple state-level court processes.
The Business & Rental Owner
Secure S-Corps, LLCs, and rental portfolios so that management, payroll, and operations can remain uninterrupted during a crisis.
Long-Term Care & Disability
Specialized structures to protect assets for Medicaid eligibility or to provide for children with disabilities without disqualifying them from essential benefits.
Proven Experience with Complex Georgia Estates
- 100s of Trusts Fully Implemented
- 100s of Real Estate Deeds Recorded
- Dozens of LLCs & Business Interests Integrated
- Dozens of Multi-State Properties Coordinated
Who We Serve Best
Most of our clients are Georgia homeowners, business owners, or families managing multiple assets who want their planning handled correctly the first time.
- You are a good fit if: You own a home, have a business or rental portfolio, or have assets in multiple states and want a “done-for-you” implementation process.
- We may not be the right fit if: You are looking for a simple “one-size-fits-all” document, a DIY solution, or do not currently own real estate or business interests.
Why a "Paper-Only" Will Often Fails Property Owners
In Georgia, a Will is a legal instruction to a probate judge.
It requires court involvement to be validated.
A properly funded Trust is a private contract designed to allow your assets to transition without a judge’s signature.
- The Statutory Delay: Georgia probate involves mandatory waiting periods for creditor notices, which can freeze access to accounts for months.
- The Public Record: Wills and probate filings are public documents. Trusts allow your family’s financial affairs and asset values to remain private.
Why Families Choose Implementation-Focused Planning
Most law firms stop at document drafting, leaving the “funding” of the trust to the client. For asset-heavy estates, this is where plans most often fail. We focus exclusively on execution because we understand that a plan is only effective if your assets are correctly aligned with the legal structure.
We Don’t Just Draft Documents. We Coordinate Your Assets.
The most common reason estate plans fail is that they are “unfunded”—the assets were never legally moved into the trust. Our firm handles the technical implementation for you.
- Title Realignment: Our team manages the recording of deeds with the county to ensure your property is legally held by the trust.
- Corporate Assignments: We update your LLC and corporate records to align your business interests with your estate plan.
- Direct Coordination: We provide the specific documentation required by financial institutions to ensure every account is correctly positioned.
Maintaining Immediate Authority for Your Family and Business
We build architectures designed to ensure there is no “Gap of Authority” between you and your successor.
The 4-Step Professional Journey
Specialized Focus on Property and Business Protection
Melissa and Shawn Breyer focus exclusively on trust-based estate planning. As owners of a homestead and a portfolio of out-of-state multi-family rentals and Airbnbs, we understand the technical requirements of managing complex assets. We focus on repetition and specialization to ensure your plan accounts for the technicalities of Georgia property law and business succession.
Your Dedicated Team
Clear Answers for Georgia Property and Business Owners
Do I need a trust if I already have a Will?
A Will tells the court what to do; a Trust is designed to bypass the court entirely. If you own a home or business, a Trust is the primary mechanism to avoid probate.
How do you handle out-of-state properties?
We coordinate with the necessary local authorities to record deeds and align those assets with your Georgia-based plan.
How does this protect my LLC from personal liabilities?
We use specific trust language and LLC structures to shield your business interests from personal lawsuits or creditors.
Is my personal information public in probate?
Yes. Probate filings are public records. A funded Trust keeps your asset values and beneficiary names private.