Wills & Trusts
Build a coordinated plan for property, healthcare decisions, incapacity, children, and beneficiaries.
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Protect What Matters Most
Plan Today.
Protect Tomorrow.
Estate planning for the people and property you care about. Probate guidance when a family needs a clear path forward. Personal representation after a serious injury.
Wills & TrustsProbate & EstatesPersonal Injury
Practice Areas
Clear guidance for important decisions
Legal matters involving family, loss, or injury can feel overwhelming. The firm focuses on helping clients understand their options and take the next practical step.
Probate & Estates
Understand the court process, fiduciary duties, estate property, creditor issues, and distributions.
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Preserve evidence, understand insurance coverage, document damages, and protect the value of a claim.
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A clear five-step process
A structured process makes estate planning easier to understand and complete.
Consultation
Discuss family, assets, concerns, and planning goals.
Plan Design
Select the documents and structure that fit the situation.
Drafting
Review clear drafts and make appropriate revisions.
Execution
Complete signing formalities and implementation steps.
Review
Update the plan as family, assets, and goals change.
Direct AccessCommunicate with the attorney handling your matter.
Practical AdviceUnderstand the options, tradeoffs, and next steps.
Georgia FocusRepresentation and planning centered on Georgia clients.
Meet Your Attorney
Michael Berelc
Michael Berelc helps Georgia clients prepare for the future, administer estates, and respond to the consequences of serious injuries. His approach emphasizes clear communication, practical planning, and direct attorney involvement.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
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A personal, organized approach
Direct Attorney Involvement
Your matter is not passed through layers of staff without explanation.
Clear Communication
Legal terms, decisions, and next steps are explained in understandable language.
Tailored Solutions
Recommendations are built around the client’s family, property, needs, and goals.
Thoughtful Preparation
Good planning and careful documentation can reduce confusion and prevent avoidable problems.
A Personal Approach
Legal advice should feel understandable.
Clients should leave a meeting knowing what the available options are, why a recommendation is being made, and what needs to happen next.
Listen First
Understand the client’s real priorities before recommending a solution.
Explain Clearly
Translate complicated legal issues into practical decisions.
Plan Carefully
Prepare documents and strategies designed to work together.
Helpful Information
Start with the right questions
What should I bring to an estate-planning meeting?
A practical list of family information, assets, beneficiaries, and decision-makers that helps make the first meeting productive.
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An overview of the petition, appointment of a fiduciary, estate administration, and final distribution.
Read the Overview →What should I save after an accident?
Evidence and records that may help document liability, injuries, insurance coverage, and financial losses.
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