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At Hampton & Hampton LLP, we know that managing a loved one’s estate can be confusing and emotionally overwhelming. Whether you’re settling an estate after death, navigating Georgia’s probate courts, or dealing with a contested will, our experienced Alpharetta probate attorneys are here to guide you with compassion and legal clarity.
From our Alpharetta office, we represent executors, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries in Fulton County, Dekalb County, Gwinnett Couty, Forsyth County, Cobb County, and surrounding areas. Whether your estate administration involves real estate, business assets, or family disagreements, we work to protect your loved one’s legacy and resolve probate matters efficiently.
Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate—paying debts, distributing assets, and transferring property. In Georgia, this often includes:
If you’re just beginning the process, you may also want to review our services as an estate planning attorney in Alpharetta to understand how wills and trusts can prevent future probate complications.
As a trusted estate planning and probate law firm serving Alpharetta, Atlanta, and their surrounding areas, we are known for:
We walk with you through every step of the Georgia probate process—handling the legal work so you can focus on your family.
Whether you’re an executor, administrator, or surviving heir, our team ensures your responsibilities are handled with professionalism and legal precision.
We routinely appear in Fulton County Probate Court (Downtown & North Fulton), as well as Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Cobb County probate courts. We know what each judge expects, what paperwork must be filed, and how to avoid costly delays.
Our deep understanding of local court rules and procedures ensures a smoother path—especially in emotionally complex or high-asset estates involving real property, second marriages, or contested wills.
Not every estate needs a lawyer, but when legal complexity, family conflict, or property transfer is involved, expert guidance is key. We help when:
| Situation | What’s Required | How We Help |
|---|---|---|
| The deceased had no will | File a Petition for Letters of Administration | We guide you through the intestate estate process |
| Real Estate needs to be transferred that was not held in joint tenancy or transferred on death | Probate of the estate and execution of a Deed of Assent or Administrator’s Deed | We help obtain Letters Testamentary or Administration and ensure property is legally transferred or sold |
| Will is being contested | Contested probate or estate litigation | We represent you in will contests, undue influence claims, and probate disputes in Georgia courts |
| You're the executor and unsure of what to do | Full probate representation | We take the burden off your shoulders by handling - filings, notifications, asset management, and distributions—so you can focus on your family |
Searching for experienced estate lawyers in Atlanta? Our legal team is here to help across the metro area.
If you’re facing probate in Alpharetta, don’t do it alone. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence and compassion.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a trusted estate attorney in Alpharetta.
Not always. If your parent had no real estate and most assets had named beneficiaries or were jointly owned, formal probate may not be required. However, if there are assets in their sole name—like bank accounts, personal property, or retirement funds without beneficiaries—you’ll likely need to file the will and petition the court for Letters Testamentary. We’ll help you determine whether probate is necessary and, if so, guide you through the entire process in Probate Court. If your parent died with a will and owned real estate solely in their name, probate is likely required to transfer legal title to the heirs or beneficiaries.
Not unless your name was already on the account or the account had a designated beneficiary. If you’re trying to access funds after a loved one’s passing, we’ll help you get the legal documents the bank will require.
You may need to probate the estate. Whether there's a will or not, the property can’t be sold or transferred until the court gives someone authority unless the property was owned in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship or passed outside of probate by a transfer on death deed.
At Hampton & Hampton LLP, we handle the full probate process—from petitioning the court to preparing deeds for transfer or sale—so you can move forward without unnecessary delays. If your parent passed away owning real estate in Alpharetta and did not have a trust, contact an experienced Alpharetta estate planning and probate attorney at Hampton & Hampton LLP to determine the next legal steps.
Yes. If you believe a will was forged, influenced, or doesn’t reflect the decedent’s true wishes, we represent clients in contested probate cases. These cases are delicate—we handle them with care and precision.
Definitely. We handle out-of-state executors all the time. You don’t need to travel—we’ll be your boots on the ground and handle filings, property issues, and communication with the court on your behalf.
At Hampton & Hampton LLP, we are proud to serve clients throughout North Metro Atlanta with grace, precision, and legal integrity. If you’ve lost a loved one and are unsure where to begin, let our Alpharetta probate lawyers step in.
We serve clients in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Cumming, Atlanta, Buckhead and the greater Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Cobb County areas.