ESTATES, WILLS & PROBATE

Estate Planning

FRENCH LAW GROUP, LLC

 

Estate Planning and Probate

WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATES
at French Law Group

You define your family. We’ll define your plan.

With over 25 years of experience, French Law Group has worked with people from all walks of life. We welcome families and individuals, married couples, same-sex couples, parents of minors or adult children, special needs families, widows and widowers, business-owners, and entrepreneurs.

We’ll design the plan to protect what you’ve created and who you love.

Your life is your legacy. How you plan now will affect the peace and stability of your loved ones into the future. Do you want to create a plan that affords peace of mind and a streamlined legal process to your loved ones? Or are you going to leave it up to chance in the court or interference from family or creditors?

Is your Last Will and Testament reflective of your current circumstances? Are your financial powers of attorney and advance medical directives in keeping with your beliefs and end-of-life wishes?

We know you’ve got questions. At French Law Group, our goal is to answer your questions and demystify the estate planning process.

If you can dream it, we can help plan it, and secure it.

 
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“Thoughtful estate planning
is an act of love.”

- Laura French


Laura French, JD, LLM will help you plan for life’s inevitabilities and uncertainties. We will meet with you and help create a tailor-made estate plan reflective of your unique family, your values, your life’s work and your enduring legacy. Laura also knows that one size does not fit all. French Law Group serves all types of individuals and families using an estate planning approach that is both inquisitive and educational.

 
 
French Law Group Logo: Dream it. Plan it. Secure it.
 
 

“I needed advice regarding guardianship, and Laura French was most helpful! She was very knowledgeable in all of the legal issues of which I was unaware, but even more than that, she approached our situation with warmth and compassion, and helped provide a great deal of perspective regarding details I had not thought of. I entered her office that day overwhelmed and full of questions and concerns. I left feeling settled, and like I now had the tools to deal with my situation. More than that, I also felt that I had French Law Group in ‘my corner.’ I would highly recommend French Law Group for your legal concerns.”

— IL

ESTATE PLANNING 101

Estate planning is simply the act of considering what you have and who you love. Laura French understands that securing your assets and making thoughtful plans for the future are the kindest actions you can take, not just for your loved ones, but also for yourself.

 

Estate Planning for You and Your Legacy:

Laura can help you remove worry and concern about the future by helping you make thoughtful, informed plans for your assets and your loved ones. For business owners, protecting your personal assets, your stake in the business, and protecting your brand are also essential for peace of mind and are part of Laura’s holistic approach to legal planning.

Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones:

Now more than ever, after surviving the pandemic, the importance of having a clear power of attorney and healthcare directive, plus a thoughtful will, is underscored. The most loving act for your children or your loved ones is thoughtful estate planning, including the creation of a trust and a detailed will.

At French Law Group, Estate Planning is for Everyone:

Laura lovingly creates estate plans for every situation in a gentle, non-discriminating climate. She has created estate plans for multi-generational families, second/subsequent marriages, same-sex couples, individuals with and without children and widowed individuals.


To learn more about our custom estate planning services, contact French Law Group:

“Laura French is not just a lawyer, she’s a caring professional who knows that navigating the law can be intimidating. Her goal is to help her clients feel comfortable while empowering them with sound legal counsel.”

— Client in Watkinsville

Worried about the future?
We can ease your mind.

Laura French and French Law Group knows that it can be difficult to discuss life’s inevitabilities. As a wife and mother, and based on countless conversations with her clients, Laura will gently help you through these uneasy decisions, addressing any questions, worries and concerns along the way.

A few things to consider when making plans for your future:


FOR EVERY ADULT

 Every adult, regardless of personal or financial status should have, at minimum, these legal documents:

• LAST WILL & TESTAMENT
• FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
• ADVANCED DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTHCARE

If you die, or become incapacitated without these documents, the court will decide what happens.


FOR ALL PARENTS

Every parent of Minor Children or Incapacitated Adult Children should designate the following, or the courts will decide:

• DESIGNATE LEGAL GUARDIANS
• DESIGNATE TRUSTEES
In some cases, it may be necessary to designate trustees of assets for adult children and other adult family members who need extra financial supervision.


FOR FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSET PROTECTION
Protect your legacy for your loved ones

• THOUGHTFUL TRUSTS
A Few examples of trust types, include:
Trusts for Minors or Adults; Life Insurance Trusts; Special Needs Trusts; Charitable Trusts.

• COMPLEX ESTATE PLANNING
• PROBATE AVOIDANCE
• TAX PLANNING
• ASSET ANALYSIS


FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

If you own a business, we’ll talk about how to coordinate your business goals with your personal goals. We’ll help you preserve your greatest assets— your legacy— and pass your gifts on to future generations.

• ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
• TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS


Dream it. Plan it. Secure it.

We’ll design the perfect plan to protect what you’ve created and who you love.

Contact Laura French
and French Law Group, today:

(706) 991-1701

“Where there’s a WILL,
there’s PROBATE.”

— Laura French, French Law Group


Contact French Law Group for help after a loved one has passed away:

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“After my parents' death I needed sound legal advice to navigate the complexities of being an executor. Laura and her staff did an excellent job. They were patient with me, always available on the phone, and answered every question or concern. I'm so very thankful that I found French Law Group.”

— RH

PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIPS & CONSERVATORSHIPS

When crisis strikes, families can face a mountain of uncertainty. To learn more about the law and your options in a caring and friendly environment, contact French Law Group. Laura and her team can help lift your family’s burden during what is already a confusing and challenging time.

• ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
• TRUST ADMINISTRATION
• APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES
• ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANS

PROBATE FOLLOWING DEATH

As if grief, loss, sadness and anger are not enough to experience after the death of a loved one, navigating probate does not need to be another cause for anxiety. We can help with:

• HOW TO PROCEED AFTER A LOVED ONE HAS PASSED AWAY
• PROBATE OF WILLS

• PROBATE OF ESTATES
• INHERITANCE PROTECTION


For questions about wills or probate, contact Laura French today:

(706) 991-1701