Estates and Probate

We’ve Got Your Back In Uncertain Times.

Losing a loved one can be a trying and emotional time and the seemingly daunting task of handling your loved one’s affairs can cause additional stress.  Our team is well-versed both in the law and the practical aspects of estate administration and will be there with you every step of the way.  If your case is uncontested, our team will expertly guide you and your family through the probate process with the court, financial institutions, and other administrative tasks.  Alternatively, the administration of an estate often results in one or more contested issues.  These issues may or may not result in court filings and litigation, but our attorneys are well-versed in fiduciary litigation and will advise and represent you  every step of the way with practical advice, creative solutions to accomplish your goals, and zealous advocacy in attempting to settle your case or trying your case before the court.

In administering estates, there is no substitute for experience!

Attorneys Emmett Arnold and Kate Thompson both have served as County Administrators for counties throughout the state of Georgia.  Currently, both serve as County Administrator for Henry County.  In this capacity, our team has coordinated cleanout of estate-owned houses, sales and division of houses, vehicles, and personal property, liquidation and transfer of banking, investment, and retirement accounts, and everything in between.  You name the situation—we’ve handled it before and will have a solution or plan to work through the issue!  Our experience as fiduciaries sets us apart from other probate attorneys in representing clients as fiduciaries because we have been there ourselves.

County Administrator Practice

When our attorneys are appointed to serve as Temporary Administrator, Administrator, or Administrator with Will Annexed of an estate in Henry County, we take pride in our ability to quickly and efficiently administer that estate fairly, transparently, and in accordance with Georgia law.

Client Testimonials

Kate Thompson helped our family get through a very difficult time handling the estate of our mother. She was compassionate and answered all of our questions regarding the probate process. Kate patiently walked us through the whole ordeal, step by step, and we were extremely grateful. I will definitely reach out to her practice again for legal advice.

Laura W.

Our family had a very successful experience with Mr. Emmett Arnold. When a family member needed legal services, Emmett Arnold came highly recommended and he did not disappoint. He and his staff were prompt in returning calls and emails, and kept us abreast on the progress of the case throughout. When mediation and negotiations broke down, and court was the only remaining avenue, Mr. Arnold argued the case strongly, was well prepared and , thankfully, our family prevailed. Mr. Arnold and his law firm will continue to be our first choice whenever legal services are needed.

Donna T.

Kate! What an awesome human being firstly, and an even better representing agent! No one wants to deal with the hardship that comes with losing a loved one, much less when the probate court is involved, but Ms. Kate does such a great job of easing the burden that is having to deal with the court system. I very much underestimated the gravity of the circumstances I was dealing with when I initially went through the probate process. I soon realized it would be best to seek legal advice and representation and I can 100% say that I would not look any further than Ms. Kate.

Bryan M.

Emmett Arnold is an amazing attorney. He and his staff not only have the knowledge of the laws, but their compassion is wonderful. In situations that involve family law, it can be increasingly stressful, but Mr. Arnold kept me updated every step of the way; more importantly he was able to ease a lot of the emotional nervousness. Thank you Mr. Arnold and staff for the great job you did for me!

Monica P.