If you need legal help with estate planning matters in Georgia, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Georgia attorneys handle cases involving wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and wealth transfer strategies, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for estate planning matters in Georgia is generally 6 years written, 4 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Georgia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Georgia sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on estate planning in Georgia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting an estate planning attorney in Georgia, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Georgia and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how estate planning law works in Georgia — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to estate planning law in Georgia. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Danny Coleman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 659 Auburn Avenue Northeast Suite 117 Atlanta GA 30312
(770) 609-1247
Georgia State University College of Law
English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Holley Ellen Bricks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1360 Center Drive Suite 200 Atlanta GA 30338
(770) 551-9677
Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Real Estate Law
Brian Joel Aplin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
THE APLIN FIRM, LLC
 209 CHURCH STREET LAGRANGE GA 30240
(706) 812-4300
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2014)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Mr. Eric A. Ballinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Eric A. Ballinger, LL.M., P.C.
 151 West Main Street Suite 302 Canton GA 30114
(770) 479-2020
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (1993)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Lindy Moody - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The L. Moody Law Office, PC
 2 E. Bryan Street 434 savannah GA 31401
(912) 421-8527
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (2011)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Tiffany Jones Ellenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tiffany Jones Ellenberg Attorney at Law, PC
 204 Thomason St Madison GA 30650
(706) 342-4406
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Bar #04013078
Georgia Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Jimmy Lee Whitlock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jimmy Lee Whitlock Law Office
 345 E Lanier Ave Fayetteville GA 30214
(770) 461-4882
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Matthew Collins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thrift McLemore
 125 TownPark Drive Suite 300 Kennesaw GA 30144
(678) 784-4001
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Nicholas Booth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Dell, O Neal, Hungerford, & Blanchard
 506 Roswell Street Suite 210 Marietta GA 30060
(770) 405-0164
The University of Georgia School of Law (2014)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
David E. Oles - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Alpharetta Law Offices of Lawyer David E. Oles
 5755 North Point Pkwy Suite 25 Alpharetta GA 30022
(770) 755-1622
Harvard Law School (1995)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Craig Thrift - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thrift McLemore
 320 West Lanier Ave. Fayetteville GA 30214
(678) 784-4150
Washington and Lee University School of Law
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Adam Christopher Cathey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Adam C. Cathey | Lawyer
 901 Lafayette St. Ringgold GA 30736
(706) 935-8200
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2003)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Eric Alan Slepian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 42 Eastbrook Bend Peachtree City GA 30269
(770) 486-1220
Boston University School of Law
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Ashley Trinh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Trinh Law Office
 260 constitution blvd lawrenceville GA 30046
(228) 218-6170
Emory University
English, Vietnamese
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Criminal Law
Gregory Riley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2550 Hamilton Mill Road Suite 200 Buford GA 30519
(678) 288-2010
University of Tulsa (1991)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
Ruslyn Ruby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patterson Moore Butler LLC
 500 Highway 53 Dawsonville GA 30534
(770) 702-0206
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2016)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
Edwin J. Schklar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schklar & Heim, LLC
 945 East Paces Ferry Rd NE #2250 Atlanta GA 30326
(404) 888-0100
Emory University (1980)
English
11th Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Construction Law
Asa McMillian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patterson Moore Butler LLC
 500 Highway 53 Dawsonville GA 30534
(770) 702-0206
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2020)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Paul Hamilton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hamilton Trust, Estate & Elder Law
 2502 North Oak Street Valdosta GA 31602
(229) 207-0850
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Christopher John York - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
York Gaskill, LLC
 1815 Satellite Blvd Suite 404 Duluth GA 30097
(770) 817-4939
Emory University School of Law (1991)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Employment Law
George Rosenzweig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rosenzweig Law
 75 Jackson Street Suite 405 Newnan GA 30263
(470) 347-3651
University of Idaho
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Frank Philips Harris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harris & Bunch, LLC
 142 S Park Square NE Marietta GA 30060
(678) 483-8657
University of Tennessee
Georgia Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Estate Planning
Adam Dozier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dozier Law, P.C.
 430 Silverwood Centre Drive PO Box 410 RINCON GA 31326
(912) 826-5253
Savannah Law School (2019)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Estate Planning
Keith Ronald Miles - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Keith R Miles, LLC
 3675 Crestwood Parkway Suite 400 Duluth GA 30096
(470) 730-5557
University of Alabama School of Law (2012)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Douglas Mitchell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mitchell & Crunk Winder Office
 81 West Athens Street Winder GA 30680
(770) 722-9765
Willamette University College of Law (2009)
Portuguese, Spanish
Georgia Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Julia H Sullivan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Sullivan Law Office
 408 E. Bay St Savannah GA 31401
(912) 289-1081
Southwestern Law School (2002)
French
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
David McGuffey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
David McGuffey Law Firm
 400 N. Selvidge Dalton GA 30720
(706) 428-0888
University System of Georgia - Georgia State University (1988)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning
Ronald Ehlbert Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LawSmithGroup
 P.O. Box 8586 Atlanta GA 31106
(678) 462-7777
Interdenominational Theological Center (2001)
Bar #349232
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Collections
John David Blair - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 71668 415 Pine Avenue, Suite 250 Albany GA 31708-1668
(877) 284-4034
Regent University School of Law (2002)
Spanish
11th Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Charles Witcher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Charles Witcher
 32 S Court Square Newnan GA 30264
(770) 253-3282
University of Georgia
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Real Estate Law Tax Law
Robert M. Sneed Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 990 Hammond Drive, Suite 840 One Lakeside Commons Atlanta GA 30328
(404) 220-9997
DePaul University (1995)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Collections
Tiffany R. Lunn-White - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lunn Law LLC
 124 South Main Street, Suite 1F Jonesboro GA 30236
(770) 874-7824
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
English
Court of Appeals of Georgia Bar
Active License
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Jonathan Thomas Overman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Overman & Overman Lawyers at Law LLC
 259 Glynn St. South Fayetteville GA 30214
(770) 626-5200
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2008)
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Tanner Woods Pittman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tanner Pittman, LLC
 145 E. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 206 Auburn AL 36830
(706) 884-3155
University of Georgia
French, German, Romanian
Georgia Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Rhea Doty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Larsen Firm LLC
 914 Church Street Decatur GA 30030
(404) 981-4214
Asbury College (2010)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
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