Business Details
Estate Planning & Litigation Services in Georgia and Alabama
At Tanner Pittman, we specialize in estate law, offering clients expertise in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate litigation. Our practice spans Georgia and Alabama, where we combine deep legal knowledge with a personalized approach to client service. With a focus on practical and innovative legal solutions, we help individuals and organizations navigate complex estate matters. Our team's diverse background, ranging from retail banking to international business, enriches our ability to address clients' unique needs. We prioritize ethical practice, attentiveness, and thoroughness, ensuring clients receive the same level of care we would expect for our own families.Our attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, with admissions to multiple state and federal courts. We maintain offices in LaGrange, Georgia, and Auburn, Alabama, serving clients with a commitment to excellence and community involvement. Our work includes drafting wills, establishing trusts, resolving probate disputes, and providing business succession planning. We emphasize clear communication, transparency, and long-term client relationships built on trust and results.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Litigation
Will Contests
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in estate law with personalized attention.
- Our attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama with multi-jurisdictional court admissions.
- We provide practical solutions combining legal expertise with business acumen.
- Our team maintains active involvement in legal and community organizations.
- We emphasize clear communication and transparent legal processes for all clients.
What people say
Professional and kind
Thorough explanations
Timely communication
Practical solutions
Community involvement
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advance directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets while ensuring their wishes are legally documented. Services include Medicaid asset protection planning and business succession strategies.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors through probate processes, handling asset collection, debt settlement, and property distribution. We assist with both contested and uncontested probate matters across Georgia and Alabama jurisdictions efficiently.
Trust Litigation
We represent beneficiaries and trustees in trust administration conflicts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and trust modification proceedings. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical resolution strategies for complex trust matters.
Will Contests
Our attorneys handle will challenges based on undue influence, fraud, or incapacity. We represent both contesting parties and estate representatives, preparing each case for trial while seeking optimal client outcomes.
Asset Protection
We implement legal strategies to safeguard assets from creditors and long-term care costs. Services include Medicaid planning, title restructuring, and establishing protective trusts while maintaining compliance with evolving estate regulations.
People
Tanner W. Pittman
Licensed Attorney
Georgia and Alabama licensed attorney specializing in estate law with experience in civil litigation and business transactions. Graduated cum laude from University of Georgia School of Law with business law focus.
Rebecca D. Payne
Certified Paralegal
Certified paralegal with extensive experience in estate transactions and legal documentation. Provides technical expertise in trust administration and probate processes.
Charlie Shorey
Legal Assistant
Supports attorneys with case preparation and client communication. Coordinates administrative tasks for estate planning and litigation matters.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection strategies tailored to individual needs.
Do you handle probate disputes?
Yes, we represent clients in will contests, trust litigation, and estate administration conflicts.
In which states do you practice law?
Our attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama with multi-jurisdictional court admissions.
How do you approach complex estate litigation?
We prepare every case for trial while seeking efficient resolutions through negotiation or mediation.
Can you assist with special needs trusts?
Yes, we establish supplemental needs trusts to protect Medicaid eligibility while providing care funds.
