Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning Attorney in Cobb County, Georgia
For Cobb County families across Marietta, Kennesaw, and surrounding cities — not a form will.
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Estate Planning for Cobb County Families — Marietta to Kennesaw
Cobb County is one of Georgia's most established suburban counties, with a mix of long-time homeowners, growing families, and business owners across Marietta, Kennesaw, and Smyrna. Cobb County Probate Court handles estate administration for residents who die without a trust — a process that takes months and plays out in public record. Atlanta Estate Planning helps Cobb County families build plans that keep their estates private and out of court.
Why Cobb County Families Need More Than a Simple Will
Cobb County is one of the most populous and economically diverse counties in metro Atlanta. It encompasses the established city of Marietta, the growing suburbs of Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, and Powder Springs, and corridors of major employment including Lockheed Martin, WellStar Health System, the Cobb County School District, and the Cumberland business district. Median household incomes across Cobb County range from $65,000 to over $90,000, and median home values span $350,000 to $500,000 depending on the city and neighborhood.
Without a trust, every Cobb County estate passes through Cobb County Probate Court in Marietta. This is a public process that takes 12 to 18 months and costs 3 to 8 percent of the gross estate value. On a $400,000 estate, that is $12,000 to $32,000 in court costs and attorney fees paid before your family receives a single dollar — while they wait more than a year to access accounts, real estate, and retirement savings.
A revocable living trust transfers your assets directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement. There is no waiting period, no public filing, and no probate costs. Your family receives what you intended on the timeline you control.
Cobb County residents hold a wide range of asset types depending on their city and employer. Marietta’s defense and government workforce carries pension benefits, Survivor Benefit Plan elections, and deferred compensation that require careful trust coordination. Kennesaw’s growing professional class has dual incomes, 401(k) accounts, and young children who need structured inheritance protections. Cumberland corridor professionals carry equity compensation, investment accounts, and real estate in rapidly appreciating neighborhoods.
The Complete Family Trust Package
What's in your Cobb County estate plan
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Revocable Living Trust
Holds your assets, avoids Georgia probate, and controls exactly who receives what and when. A pour-over will acts as a safety net for anything not yet titled to the trust.
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Durable Financial Power of Attorney
Lets someone you trust handle your money and property if you get sick or hurt. A regular power of attorney can stop working the moment that happens. A durable power of attorney does not. It keeps working, so you will not need a court to name someone for you.
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Advance Healthcare Directive
Writes down your medical wishes. Names someone to speak for you if you cannot. Covers end-of-life care and other treatment choices.
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HIPAA Authorization
Lets the people you choose see your medical records. This helps them make good decisions for you.
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Trust Funding Guidance
Step-by-step support to transfer your home, investment accounts, and other assets into the trust. An unfunded trust does not avoid probate. We make sure yours works.
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One-Year Follow-Up
A check-in session at 12 months to update your plan if your family, assets, or wishes have changed. Estate planning is not a one-time event.
How It Works
Schedule Your Free Call
Book your 15-minute free strategy call with Shawn. No cost, no commitment.
Meet With Melissa
Melissa reviews your assets, your family situation, and your exposure. Virtual or in-person.
Get Your Plan
Receive a written plan with clear recommendations for protecting your family and your assets.
Move Forward
No pressure, no commitment required. Move forward when you are ready.
Melissa Breyer
Georgia Estate Planning Attorney
Melissa Breyer is a Georgia-licensed estate planning attorney focused exclusively on trust-based planning for individuals and families. She personally meets with every client and designs every plan from scratch. No templates. No associates handling your case. Every plan is built for your specific family, your specific assets, and your specific wishes.
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What Our Clients Say
The whole process of creating a family trust felt simple, clear, and stress-free. We really appreciated how patient, helpful, and easy to communicate with the team was throughout everything. Shawn and Melissa gave us great guidance and helped us feel confident every step of the way. We're grateful for their support and would definitely recommend them.
After my father passed away, my mother had to rely on my father's employer to navigate the estate. It was a disaster. After this experience, I knew I needed a plan. I turned to Atlanta Estate Planning Attorneys to set up a trust. I no longer have to worry about my wife and children going through a difficult process if something happens to me. I highly recommend Atlanta Estate Planning Attorneys!
My biggest fear was that if I died first, my wife would have no idea how to navigate the estate and legal system. I reached out to Atlanta Estate Planning Attorneys and they put my mind at ease immediately. Their process is easy to follow and they took care of everything. Atlanta Estate Planning Attorneys is the best decision I've made for my family's future.
Working with Melissa Breyer to set up our Living Trust was one of the best decisions Scott and I have made. We did this so our boys are protected from confusion and chaos if something happens to us. Melissa was knowledgeable, patient, and made what felt overwhelming completely manageable. I would absolutely recommend Melissa Breyer.
Working with Shawn and Melissa at Atlanta Estate Planning Attorneys has been an excellent experience. They asked great questions during our initial call and clearly explained what we needed. We feel confident we're in good hands and would highly recommend them.
Where We Serve
Other Cobb County Families We Help
We serve families across Cobb County. Select a city to learn more about estate planning where you live.
Find Out Where You Stand
Whatever brought you here today, the real question underneath it is simple: is your family protected if something happens to you? Without a plan, the people you love could face months in probate court, a fight over what you meant, or bills nobody has the authority to pay.
A clear plan closes every one of those gaps in writing, while you are still here to make the decisions. In one free 15-minute call, you will find out exactly what you have, what is missing, and what it takes to fix it.
- No pressure. This is a conversation, not a sales pitch.
- No jargon. We explain everything in plain language.
- A clear next step. You will know exactly what to do when the call ends.