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Marietta Year Support Lawyer

Georgia Probate and Estate Lawyer

A surviving spouse and minor children have the right to receive from the deceased spouse’s estate an amount necessary for maintenance and support for one year (12 months). This is called Year’s Support, or 12-month support. It is an opportunity for a spouse and minor children to receive financial assistance from estate assets before creditors are paid.

While beneficial to the spouse and minor children, the granting of Year’s Support may reduce the estate assets received by other beneficiaries. For this reason, a petition for the year’s support may be contested in Probate Court.

Experienced Probate and Estate Administration Representation

The law office of G. Cleveland Payne III, P.C., in Marietta, Georgia, represents surviving spouses, minor children and other beneficiaries involved in probate and estate administration disputes. We understand how Year’s Support works and how to successfully secure or challenge the action. No matter which side of the issue our clients are on, we offer compassionate representation and strong advocacy on their behalf.

Are you involved in a disagreement regarding a Year’s Support action? To schedule a consultation with an attorney, please call (770) 424-1400. You can also e-mail us and we will answer your question promptly.

Who We Represent: Spouses, Minor Children and Other Heirs or Beneficiaries

Year’s Support is a separate legal action from the administration of the estate. We will file a petition for Year’s Support on behalf of the surviving spouse and any minor children. If contested, we will put together specific and clear reasons why the support is needed.

We also provide guidance to other heirs and beneficiaries. Adult children and their heirs will be served with a cop of the support petition, and we will explain what the petition means for your specific situation and whether or not you should object.

Year’s Support Involves Unique Challenges

We understand the emotional aspects involved when someone is served with a Year’s Support notice. This is especially challenging when the spouse is a second wife and has been married to the decedent for only a short period, or has a poor relationship with other heirs-at-law.

We fight for family members who feel they are being cheated out of their inheritance. We work hard to make certain the surviving spouse is not granted an unfair portion of the estate.

Contact a Canton Family Law Attorney

To learn more about year’s support, contact the law office of G. Cleveland Payne III, P.C. for a consultation with a family law and estate planning attorney.

Reviews

G. Cleveland Payne III P.C.

4.9 / 5.0

Based on 28 reviews

Jill S.

Jill F. Mr Payne, and his staff, were very helpful in assisting me to make a Will and Advanced Directive. They kept me up to date on process and provided some helpful insights.

Kathi R.

My 87year old mother felt very comfortable with Mr. Payne.

Lisa K.

Mr. Payne has done a great job helping us through the years with wills and other legal matters. He's our go to go guy and I would definitely recommend him for sound advice.

Anonymous

My two siblings and I picked Cleve to assist us with our late Mother's affairs. Although her papers were in order, we still needed an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to guide us through any mine field. I really don't know what we would of done without Cleve and Pam's assistance.

Anonymous

I worked with Cleve and Pam to prepare a will and other legal documents for me. The entire process was very efficient, and they were very helpful in answering all of the questions I had. I highly recommend Cleve for your legal needs.

Diane H.

Mr. Payne assisted me with two important life matters- a divorce and a will. He is extremely patient, kind and offers important advice. If I need him again I would not hesitate for one second. He would he the one to call!

Marlow M.

I would like to thank Mr. Payne and Ms. Pam on behalf of the Mike family. You are one of the best Law firms I have ever had to deal with. You overall help for us during our time of need was outstanding. Thank you so much for your help and for truly caring. Randolph and Marlow Mike

Anonymous

Cleve Payne has helped us write and later update relatively complicated wills. This year he efficiently handled probate for the estate of a family member. He and assistant Pam are professional, caring and competent.

Contact Us

248 Roswell St
Marietta, GA, 30060

(770) 424-1400

Opening Times

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM