Floyd County Probate Lawyers

State Bar of Georgia, 1980 Member: State Bar of Georgia (Family Law, Fiduciary Law sections) Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law and Elder Law sections) Education: University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1980) University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976); Phi Beta Kappa Publications: Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980). Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981).

Ken has practiced bankruptcy law for over 28 years in Georgia. Ken also is a part time Magistrate Court Judge for Gwinnett County. Ken is married with 2 children who attended Mill Creek High School and Georgia Tech. Ken served as President of the Mill Creek Band Booster Club and President of the Mill Creek Athletic Association. Ken is currently currently serving as the Director of the Gainesville Aid Project (GAP).

James Clifton is the founding member of The Clifton Law Firm, LLC and oversees the firm's multi-state practice. During the course of his career, James has focused primarily on real property, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and estates. Additionally, he possesses vast experience in suits to quiet title, real property and commercial lending transactions, comprehensive contract formation, title insurance claims, will drafting, estate planning, and probate litigation. On the weekends, James enjoys donating his time to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation's Saturday Lawyer Program where he represents indigent clients on a pro bono basis. In addition, he represented Fayette County...

I am a litigation expert in Georgia estates and trusts, and I represent business clients in corporate, contract and commercial matters. I represent clients all across Georgia in estate and trust disputes such as will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty. I also help clients with standard Georgia probate and administration matters. I am an experienced advocate in Georgia guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and other Georgia elder law matters. I also represent closely-held companies in business-to-business relations, partner and shareholder issues, and contract and Georgia commercial disputes. In all of these matters, I am an experienced negotiator focused on helping...

At Slowik Estate Planning, my goal is to get to know you, your family, and your business, and build a life-long working relationship. Estate planning often engenders stress, confusion, and apprehension. I have dedicated my practice to providing clients with peace of mind through trusted legal counsel. My personal background has instilled in me a deep commitment to offering this vital service to families in similar circumstances. By developing custom legal solutions together, we will protect your loved ones' well-being and safeguard your assets. Let's talk today about creating your legacy for tomorrow.

Esther Vayman is a native of Alpharetta, Georgia and a graduate of Milton High School in 1995. In 1999, Ms. Vayman received her B.B.A. from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2005.

Zainab Brown is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Woman Attorneys, and Georgia Association of Woman Lawyers. She is an accredited Veterans Claims Attorney, JD Juris Doctor, MS Cybersecurity, BA Criminology, PMI certified Project Manager, Georgia Arbitrator, Neutral/Mediator, Information Technology Professional, Georgia real estate salesperson, and a retired U.S. Navy Legalman Chief Petty Officer. Probate Estates: Attorney Zainab Major Brown assists families with property ownership when someone dies. Major Brown Law provides legal representation while navigating the probate processes for a variety of situations. These issues include: A) Wills...

In addition to practicing law since 1980, and having a perfect 10 excellent ranking on AVVO, Glen Ashman has been a municipal judge since 1988. The combination of judicial and legal experience has trained Glen well to help his clients. Glen has since 2002 been teaching Georgia judges at seminars and by writing the annual Municipal Court Benchbook, used by Judges across Georgia. Glen offers compassionate experienced help at very reasonable fees and personal service you do not get in big firms. Glen is an honors graduate of Mercer Law School.

Karla Y Vogel, CLU®, ChFC® has over 23 years legal experience and concentrates her law practice in the areas of estate/probate administration, real estate matters, and tax representation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University, her Master's degree from Emory University, and her Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She is the founder of Vogel Law Office, LLC, a virtual tax and financial consulting law firm that helps you to resolve concerns about Death, Dirt & Taxes(SM) by providing legal solutions at reasonable prices. Whether you need a Will, have a Real Estate...

Attorney Tamika M. Johnson was born in Connecticut, however, relocated to Georgia during high school where she attended and graduated from Tucker High School. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors Degree and Southern University Law Center in Louisiana with a Juris Doctorate, however, relocated back to and opened her law firm in Georgia in 2006. Attorney Johnson has a substantial background in real estate closings and personal injury/auto accidents, however, her professioal passion is in "Legacy Creation" through Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorneys and Property Transfer. Attorney Johnson is married with...

Attorney Mike Bascom devotes his practice to estate planning. He helps individuals and families achieve peace of mind by leaving their wealth to whomever they want, whenever they want, in the way they want, all with the least amount of governmental interference and taxation. His clients include retirees, young families with children, older families with aging parents, and entrepreneurs with business considerations. His philosophy of estate planning is based upon a unique forward-thinking approach that focuses on integrating each client’s goals and values with their planning needs. He enjoys providing caring strategic solutions. Mike is licensed to practice law in Georgia...

Tanner Pittman has practiced law serving both individuals and large organizational clients. Presently, his practice concentrates on estate services, civil litigation, and legal transactions. His varied background, ranging from retail banking to international business, to the legal field, helps Tanner bring a rich array of experience to bear upon his clients' legal issues. Education and background Tanner graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, a top-tier institution, recently ranked 12th in the nation among public law schools by U.S. News and World Report. His coursework concentrated on business law and included such subjects as corporations, corporate...

As an attorney in private practice in Atlanta, Charles Pyke provides a wide range of estate planning services to his clients, with a primary focus on helping them provide for the security of their loved ones, reduce the estate taxes and avoid or at least minimize the costs and delays of probate, all with a well-crafted estate plan. Mr. Pyke defines the mission statement for Pyke & Associates, P.C. as “Helping people be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to them.” Mr. Pyke, an active member of his community, is well aware of the growing importance of estate...

Eric Slepian knew from an early age that he wanted to practice law. Since then, he has become one of the most successful lawyers in the South Metro Atlanta area. He built his firm from the ground up when his previous boss pushed him to go out on his own. Eric founded what is now Slepian, Schwartz & Landgaard with no money and a few simple rules: no one would ever outwork him; he would always be a good citizen in his community; and, most importantly, he would run his firm the way he lived his life: by the Golden...

Before founding The Canipe Law Firm, PLLC, Jeremy was a partner at a large multi-state law firm where he helped lead their Business and Contract Law team. He also handled a wide range of court cases in North Carolina and South Carolina, particularly in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and contract disputes. Previously, Jeremy worked for a large business litigation law firm and the legal department of a major national bank. Jeremy learned a great deal from this legal experience and puts those lessons to work for his clients in his areas of legal focus....

Debra Scott earned a Juris Doctor in Law from Syracuse University College of Law, a Master of Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science. Debra currently is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning Section. She studied accounting at Clayton State University, in Atlanta, Georgia and was conferred membership into the Golden Key Honor Society

Mr. Grice's law firm's particular areas of expertise are the probate of Wills and the administration of estates, and the preparation of Wills, Trust Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives, Mr. Grice has been practicing law for forty-three years. Previously he was a Vice President, Trust Officer, and Branch Manager with SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank), responsible for the administration of estates and trusts.

Robert S. Meyring, Attorney helps all people and families with wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation with his dedicated Trusts & Estates Law Firm. provides clients with comprehensive Trusts and Estates legal services including trust-based estate planning, probate of estates, will contests, guardianship and conservatorships.

At Hodges Law Firm, we handle a wide range of legal issues for clients throughout the Atlanta area, including elder law, estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning and protection, asset protection, litigation, and business law and services. We are knowledgeable in the law and understand the real life implications of legal actions. I have devoted more than thirty years of practice to: -Helping people protect their assets and those of their elderly parents and loved ones; -Creating legal structures where they can grow those assets, safely; -Providing vehicles to pass those assets along, safely and securely to...

At Kendrick Law Office, I take a personable, professional, and client-centered approach to help you achieve your desired results, and to help you navigate difficult situations and decisions, wherever you may be located. Whether it be a lawsuit, a probate matter, or planning for your family’s future, I am here to help. Call, text, or email me today, or come see me in beautiful downtown Zebulon.

I represent individuals and businesses in various civil litigation matters, including select domestic relations and personal injury cases, as well as do a general practice. I also have been active in Henry County in public service activities and have served on multiple Boards including the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Haven House (Henry County's domestic violence shelter), Leadership Henry, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and am currently the President of Hands of Hope, which provides indigent medical services to residents of Henry County.

Accredited through the Veterans Administration as a Veteran Owned Small Business, I have handled real estate transactions for over 20 years for 4 firms. By working in Fulton County as a title examiner, I have extensive knowledge of title searches and close residential and commercial properties. I am originally from Ohio and served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar, the Henry County Bar Association, the American Legion, the MSAR/WCR for both Henry and Clayton Counties, and certified through the United States...

Logan Butler is a founding partner of the firm Patterson Moore Butler, LLC. Mr. Butler’s practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, employment law and a highly specialized local government practice assisting Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies with their legal needs. He has extensive experience defending all major felonies, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, family violence, juvenile offenses and all other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Mr. Butler has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties) and the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit (Forsyth County). As a prosecutor, Mr. Butler...

John W. Chambers, Jr. is a graduate of Emory University and Emory University School of Law. He graduated with distinction from the Emory University School of Law in 1979 with a Doctor of Law degree and was a member of the Order of the Coif. John W. Chambers, Jr. has an AV (R) Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating. ("CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies."

Sarah Siedentopf is an estate and probate attorney who helps clients with wills, trusts, end of life planning, probate, and strategies for avoiding probate. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complicated, emotional issues and making the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Sarah understands how important it is to maintain communication with her clients. They are entrusting her with a very significant part of their lives, and accordingly, they should stay involved with the process. Sarah ensures that clients will always be informed about what is happening in their cases.

Sarah earned her law degree from the...

George D. Menden is a cofounding partner of MendenFreiman LLP. His practice focuses on the areas of business law, business tax planning, wealth planning, wills, trusts and asset protection. His expertise in highly complex midmarket transactions, combined with his extensive knowledge of business, tax and estate planning, provides his clients with world-class representation and wealth transfer strategies. George represents companies with domestic and international operations in manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. He often advises business clients throughout all stages of their development from business formation, growth, maturity and ultimately a sale, which results in financial freedom for his clients. ...

Moten & Associates is a premier legal practice dedicated to providing expert counsel in trusts and estates and wage and hour law. With a team of seasoned attorneys, we offer personalized solutions to protect assets, ensure seamless wealth transfer, and advocate for employees and employers navigating complex wage regulations. Trusts & Estates Our firm helps individuals and families secure their legacies through comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate administration, trust litigation and asset protection strategies. We tailor solutions to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring financial security for future generations while minimizing tax burdens and legal complications. Wage & Hour Law We...

DANIEL S. WRIGHT provides general business legal services in the fields of commercial real estate, entity formation and governance, joint venture/equity structure arrangements, intellectual property, and various other transactional practice areas. Dan has experience working with organizations both large and small to achieve their goals and understands their different organizational and business needs. Because he started his career in litigation, Dan also appreciates the pragmatic aspects of agreement enforceability and cost-driven decisions. Dan keeps the focus on the client's business rather than legal minutiae. Dan's other primary field of practice is estate planning, particularly focusing on trust establishment...

Angela Landgaard joined Slepian, Schwartz & Landgaard in 2009. She is currently the head of the Firm’s Domestic litigation and Probate departments, focusing primarily in the areas of Family Law and Probte. In addition to her work as a litigator, appointed by Judge Ann Jackson in 2013, Angela currently serves as the Fayette County Probate Court Co-Conservator and frequently serves as a court appointed attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for the Fayette County Probate Court. Angela was elected by the attorney members to serve as the 2014 President of the Fayette County Bar Association.

I am married with two children and five grandchildren. During my 46 years of experience in business and corporate law, estate planning and probate administration, it has been my objective to provide a combination of expertise, experience and close client relationships, resulting in personalized and innovative legal representation to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner.

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Diane Baker is an AV-Rated Estate Planning and Business Law attorney. She has over 30 years experience practicing law in Atlanta.

She enjoys working with families to develop personalized Wills, Trusts and estate plans, based on each individual's personal goals. She also helps clients through the complexities of Probate, and the challenges of Will Contests and Estate Disputes. Her goal is to address each client’s personal objectives, while making the legal process understandable.

Diane's other major area of practice is business law, which she has practiced for over 30 years. Her work in this area includes general corporate law, limited liability...