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Sell & Melton LLP
577 Mulberry Street Suite 810 Macon, GA 31201» view map
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At Sell & Melton LLP, our team is ready to help you with legal matters of estate planning. We have the experience needed to help you reach a satisfactory outcome.

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1. R. Chix Miller Macon, GA
  Attorney at Law - GA, 1978
  Mercer University J.D. 1978
2. AboutSell & Melton LLP
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Chimere Chisolm Trimble

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Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Power of Attorney, Motor Vehicle

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Chimere Chisolm Trimble is an award-winning attorney and passionate leader in the Georgia legal community, known for her work throughout South Georgia... (more)

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3133 Golf Ridge Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135

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Immigration, Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Divorce

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3400 Chapel Hill Road,, Douglasville, GA 30135

Cindy Nelson

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Cindy Nelson is an Attorney and the Founder of Nelson Elder Care Law. She focuses her practice on representing seniors’ rights and interests. She... (more)

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678-250-9355

2414 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064

Chimere Trimble

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Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Power of Attorney

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770-741-1570

240 Lemon St. NE, Marietta, GA 30060

Melissa P. Haisten

Eminent Domain, Wills & Probate, Business Organization, Banking & Finance

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376 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064

Allen R. Hirons

Litigation, Estate Administration, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Adoption

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127 Church Street NE., Marietta, GA 30060

W. Frank Ward

Estate, Trusts, Wills & Probate, Guardianships & Conservatorships

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324 Cherokee Street, N.E., Marietta, GA 30060

Douglas Kent Shelton

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Estate, Power of Attorney

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 32 Years

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5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Austell, GA 30106

Garvis L. Sams

Tax, Construction, Wills & Probate, Banking & Finance

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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376 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064

Joel L. Larkin

Government Agencies, Wills & Probate, Franchising, Banking & Finance

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 38 Years

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376 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064

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LEGAL TERMS

ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. I... (more...)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. If not, the court appoints someone, who is generally known as the administrator. In some states, the person is called the 'personal representative' in either instance.

NONPROBATE

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surv... (more...)

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surviving spouse and property left outside of a will through probate-avoidance methods such as pay-on-death designations, joint tenancy ownership, living trusts and life insurance. Property that avoids probate is sometimes described as the 'nonprobate estate.' Nonprobate distribution may also occur if the deceased person leaves an invalid will. In that case, property will pass according to the particular state's laws of intestate succession.

SPRINKLING TRUST

A trust that gives the person managing it (the trustee) the discretion to disburse its funds among the beneficiaries in any way he or she sees fit.

ADEMPTION

The failure of a bequest of property in a will. The gift fails (is 'adeemed') because the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he or she di... (more...)

The failure of a bequest of property in a will. The gift fails (is 'adeemed') because the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he or she dies. Often this happens because the property has been sold, destroyed or given away to someone other than the beneficiary named in the will. A bequest may also be adeemed when the will maker, while still living, gives the property to the intended beneficiary (called 'ademption by satisfaction'). When a bequest is adeemed, the beneficiary named in the will is out of luck; he or she doesn't get cash or a different item of property to replace the one that was described in the will. For example, Mark writes in his will, 'I leave to Rob the family vehicle,' but then trades in his car in for a jet ski. When Mark dies, Rob will receive nothing. Frustrated beneficiaries may challenge an ademption in court, especially if the property was not clearly identified in the first place.

CURATOR

See conservator.

PROVING A WILL

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily sat... (more...)

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily satisfies by showing that the will was signed and dated by the deceased person in front of two or more witnesses. When the will is holographic -- that is, completely handwritten by the deceased and not witnessed, it is still valid in many states if the executor can produce relatives and friends to testify that the handwriting is that of the deceased.

WARRANTY DEED

A seldom-used type of deed that contains express assurances about the legal validity of the title being transferred.

GRANTOR

Someone who creates a trust. Also called a trustor or settlor.

INCOMPETENCE

The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at ... (more...)

The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at which the person is present and/or represented by an attorney. A finding of incompetence may lead to the appointment of a conservator to manage the person's affairs. Also known as 'incompetency.'

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Chimere Chisolm Trimble

Kellyn Kidwell

Cindy Nelson

Chimere Trimble

Melissa P. Haisten

Allen R. Hirons

W. Frank Ward

Douglas Kent Shelton

Garvis L. Sams

Joel L. Larkin

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ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

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SPRINKLING TRUST

ADEMPTION

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GRANTOR

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