Estate Planning

Estate Planning Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia

For Fulton County families across Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and Johns Creek — not a form will.

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Will and Trust Attorney Serving Fulton County, Georgia

Fulton County families deal with some of the highest property values in Georgia, complex business ownership, and estates that often span multiple asset types. Whether you're in Atlanta, Alpharetta, or Sandy Springs, Fulton County Superior Court handles probate — and without a trust, that's where your estate ends up. The Hive Law works with Fulton County families to keep their assets out of the Fulton County Probate Court entirely.

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Fulton County Families Need a Will and a Trust, Not Just One

Fulton County is the economic and demographic center of metro Atlanta. It encompasses cities ranging from Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta to Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and Johns Creek — each with distinct asset profiles but a shared exposure to Fulton County Probate Court. Median household incomes across Fulton County range from $77,000 in Atlanta to over $130,000 in Milton, and median home values span $450,000 to $800,000 across the county.

Without a trust, every Fulton County estate passes through Fulton County Probate Court. This is a public process that takes 9 to 18 months and costs 3 to 8 percent of the gross estate value. On a $600,000 estate, that is $18,000 to $48,000 in fees paid before your family receives a single dollar — while they wait more than a year to access accounts, property, and investments.

A revocable living trust transfers your assets directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement. There is no waiting period, no public filing, and no probate costs. Your family receives what you intended on your timeline.

Fulton County residents hold diverse asset types — tech equity compensation in Alpharetta, equestrian estates in Milton, urban investment real estate in Atlanta, and concentrated retirement savings across every city. A trust coordinates all of these assets under a single structure and ensures each transfers cleanly to the right person at the right time.

The Hive Law is based in Atlanta and serves families across all of Fulton County. Whether you are in Sandy Springs or Johns Creek, our estate planning process is the same: one flat-fee engagement, a complete trust package, and one-year follow-up support to make sure your plan stays current.

The Complete Family Trust Package

What's in Your Fulton County Estate Plan

  • Revocable Living Trust

    Holds your assets, avoids Georgia probate, and controls exactly who receives what and when. A pour-over will acts as a safety net for anything not yet titled to the trust.

  • Durable Financial Power of Attorney

    Authorizes a trusted person to manage your bank accounts, real estate, and finances if you become incapacitated, without a court-supervised guardianship.

  • Advance Healthcare Directive

    Documents your medical wishes and names a healthcare agent to speak for you when you cannot. Covers end-of-life decisions, resuscitation, and treatment preferences.

  • HIPAA Authorization

    Gives your designated agents legal access to your medical records so they have the information they need to make informed decisions on your behalf.

  • Trust Funding Guidance

    Step-by-step support to transfer your home, investment accounts, and other assets into the trust. An unfunded trust does not avoid probate. We make sure yours works.

  • One-Year Follow-Up

    A check-in session at 12 months to update your plan if your family, assets, or wishes have changed. Estate planning is not a one-time event.

How It Works

1

A 15-Minute Call With Shawn

Tell us what is going on with your family. Shawn walks you through your options and what each one costs. Free.

2

Melissa Designs Your Plan

She builds your estate plan from scratch based on your specific assets and family. You get an exact quote before you commit to anything.

3

Review Every Document With Melissa

Before you sign, Melissa walks through every document with you in plain language. No legal jargon. No confusion about what you are signing.

4

Your Plan Is Complete

Melissa delivers your completed documents and explains exactly what your family needs to do. You leave knowing your plan is in place and your family is protected.

Melissa Breyer

Melissa Breyer

Georgia Estate Planning Attorney

Melissa Breyer is a Georgia estate planning attorney who works exclusively on trust-based estate planning and LLC formation. She personally designs and drafts every plan at The Hive Law after the initial call. Every plan is built from scratch for your specific family, your specific assets, and your specific wishes.

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You’ve been meaning to do this for a while now. That’s normal. Most families wait until something happens, then wish they hadn’t.

A 15-minute call tells you exactly what you have, what’s missing, and what your family needs next. No paperwork, no obligation, just a straight answer.

  • No sales pitch. Just a straight answer about where you stand.
  • No confusing terms. We explain everything in plain English.
  • A real next step. You’ll know exactly what to do when we hang up.