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R. Chix Miller
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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
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Jenohn Leshea Smith

Estate Planning, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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6790 W. Broad Street, Douglasville, GA 30134

Kenneth B. Crawford

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Car Accident

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 27 Years

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12301 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville, GA 30134

Kenneth Brown Crawford

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Car Accident

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 27 Years

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6622 Broad Street, Douglasville, GA 30134

Erica Tisinger

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 21 Years

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210 South Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

Michael L. Hubbard

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 22 Years

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166 Independence Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117

Kierston Marie Phillips

Lawsuit & Dispute, Estate Planning, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing

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120 Dixie St, Carrollton, GA 30117

Harvey Alan Burger

Tax, Commercial Real Estate, International Tax, Estate Planning

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 53 Years

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136 Jefferson Pkwy, Newnan, GA 30263

Thomas Noel Paynter

Tax, Trusts, Gift Taxation, Business & Trade

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 31 Years

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307 Sandalin Lane, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Thomas Noel Paynter

Trusts, Gift Taxation, Estate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 31 Years

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307 Sandalin Lane, Peachtree City, GA 30269

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LEGAL TERMS

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

HEIR APPARENT

One who expects to be receive property from the estate of a family member, as long as she outlives that person.

SECONDARY MEANING

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use ... (more...)

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

INHERITANCE TAXES

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited prop... (more...)

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited property.

WARRANTY DEED

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

RESIDUARY ESTATE

The property that remains in a deceased person's estate after all specific gifts are made, and all debts, taxes, administrative fees, probate costs, and court c... (more...)

The property that remains in a deceased person's estate after all specific gifts are made, and all debts, taxes, administrative fees, probate costs, and court costs are paid. The residuary estate also includes any gifts under a will that fail or lapse. For example, Connie's will leaves her house and all its furnishings to Andrew, her VW bug to her friend Carl, and the remainder of her property (the residuary estate) to her sister Sara. She doesn't name any alternate beneficiaries. Carl dies before Connie. The VW bug becomes part of the residuary estate and passes to Sara, along with all of Connie's property other than the house and furnishings. Also called the residual estate or residue.

INVENTORY

A complete listing of all property owned by a deceased person at the time of death. The inventory is filed with the court during probate. The executor or admini... (more...)

A complete listing of all property owned by a deceased person at the time of death. The inventory is filed with the court during probate. The executor or administrator of the estate is responsible for making and filing the inventory.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Savu v. SunTrust Bank

... Rocky Lange, a SunTrust vice president with responsibilities as a business development officer, sent the Riches a letter in 1996 encouraging them to upgrade their wills and engage in estate planning. ... 279 Later in 1999, the Riches met with Morrison to discuss estate planning. ...

Lipscomb v. Young

... [2] To the contrary, the estate planning lawyer who drafted the will attested by affidavit that appellee was not present during any of his discussions with testator regarding the contents of the will and had no involvement in the planning or preparation of the will.

Georgia Dept. of Revenue v. TRAWICK CONST. CO., INC.

674 SE2d 350 (2009). GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE v. TRAWICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. No. A08A2323. Court of Appeals of Georgia. February 23, 2009. 352 Thurbert E. Baker, Atty. Gen., Warren R. Calvert, Sr. Asst. Atty. Gen., Lourdes Gonzalez, Asst. ...

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Kenneth B. Crawford

Kenneth Brown Crawford

Erica Tisinger

Michael L. Hubbard

Kierston Marie Phillips

Harvey Alan Burger

Thomas Noel Paynter

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AUGMENTED ESTATE

HEIR APPARENT

SECONDARY MEANING

DOWER AND CURTESY

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

INHERITANCE TAXES

WARRANTY DEED

RESIDUARY ESTATE

INVENTORY

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Savu v. SunTrust Bank

Lipscomb v. Young

Georgia Dept. of Revenue v. TRAWICK CONST. CO., INC.

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