Business Details
14 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Decatur
Mackintosh Law has been dedicated to providing comprehensive estate planning and probate services since its founding. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in creating tailored legal solutions for families, individuals, and business owners navigating complex estate matters. With decades of combined legal expertise, including federal government service and private practice, we help clients maintain control over their assets, protect loved ones, and ensure their wishes are honored.Our practice combines technical proficiency with personalized guidance, offering documents like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. We serve clients throughout Georgia, emphasizing clarity, thoroughness, and long-term planning that adapts to life's changes. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client testimonials and community involvement.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Probate Law
Power of Attorney
Advance Directives
Pet Trusts
Buy-Sell Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized estate planning experience.
- Our attorneys provide clear explanations of complex legal documents.
- We combine federal government legal expertise with personalized service.
- We create adaptable plans that evolve with your family's needs.
- We maintain active community involvement and local knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- National Institute of Certified Estate Planners
- Certified Estate Planner
What people say
Prompt and responsive
Thorough explanations
Seamless process
Local business support
Patient with seniors
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service creates comprehensive strategies to protect assets and ensure your wishes are honored. We help families establish wills, trusts, and legal frameworks that adapt to changing circumstances while minimizing probate complications. Our approach balances legal precision with personalized guidance for long-term security.
Revocable Living Trust
This trust service avoids probate while maintaining control over your assets during life and incapacity. We design customized trusts that manage real estate, investments, and business interests across multiple states while protecting inheritances through structured distributions for beneficiaries.
Probate Law
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Georgia's probate process with clear checklists and legal support. Our services ensure proper asset distribution according to wills while helping navigate court requirements and fiduciary responsibilities efficiently.
Advance Directive for Health Care
This service establishes legal authority for healthcare decisions during incapacity. We help clients document medical preferences and appoint trusted agents to ensure treatment aligns with personal values while avoiding court interventions.
Pet Trust
Our pet trust service creates legally binding arrangements for animal companions' care. We establish funding mechanisms and caretaker instructions to ensure pets receive proper care according to owners' specifications after incapacitation or death.
People
Brooks Mackintosh
Estate Planning Attorney
With 20+ years of legal experience including federal government service, Brooks specializes in estate planning documents and probate representation. He combines technical expertise with personalized guidance for Decatur families.
Kristin Miller
Estate Planning Attorney
Kristin brings 25+ years of Georgia legal experience, including state government roles. She focuses on customized estate plans while serving Decatur community organizations and supporting local education initiatives.
Questions
Why do I need an estate plan if I'm not wealthy?
Estate planning ensures your wishes guide asset distribution and healthcare decisions regardless of wealth level. It protects minor children, prevents family disputes, and avoids court-appointed guardianship.
How does a living trust avoid probate?
Assets held in a revocable living trust transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement. Properly funded trusts maintain privacy and control while streamlining post-death asset management.
What happens if I die without a will in Georgia?
Georgia's intestacy laws determine asset distribution, potentially bypassing intended beneficiaries. A surviving spouse may receive less than expected while children gain full access to assets at age 18.
Can I update my estate plan later?
Yes, we design adaptable plans that evolve with life changes. Regular reviews ensure documents reflect current family situations, financial status, and legal requirements.
How does probate work in Georgia?
Our probate process involves validating wills, inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances according to court guidelines. We provide checklists and legal support to simplify executor responsibilities.
