Serving Savannah

Estate Planning in Savannah, GA

Savannah families deserve an estate plan that's as thoughtful and enduring as the city they call home. Whether you live in Ardsley Park, the Historic District, or out toward Georgetown, we help Savannah families protect the people they love and keep them out of court and conflict — in person and virtually, with fixed, upfront fees and in-home signing and notary included.

By Doug Molyneux · Last updated October 2026

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Estate planning for Savannah families

Savannah is a city built on history, family, and community — and your estate plan should reflect those same values. From young parents in Baldwin Park naming guardians for their children to longtime homeowners in Sandfly planning their legacy, every Savannah family has something worth protecting. We take the time to understand what matters to yours.

Many Savannah families put off estate planning because it feels overwhelming or because they don't know where to start. That's exactly why we offer a free 30-minute consultation. You'll leave knowing your options, in plain English, with no pressure to do anything at all. Estate planning doesn't have to be intimidating — with the right guide, it's simply a conversation about the people you love.

Serving Savannah in person and virtually

Our office is in nearby Richmond Hill, just a short drive down Highway 17, and we regularly meet with Savannah families both in person and by video. If you'd prefer to meet from the comfort of your home in Skidaway Island or Wilmington Island, we can do that too. Geography shouldn't be a barrier to protecting your family.

We serve families throughout the Savannah metro area, including Pooler, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Port Wentworth, and Garden City. Wherever you are in Coastal Georgia, we can help.

What Savannah families should know about Georgia estate planning

Georgia has its own estate planning laws, and they affect everything from how your will is probated to how your advance directive works. For example, Georgia's Advance Directive for Health Care is a single document that combines a living will and a health care power of attorney — and it's different from the forms used in other states. If you've moved to Savannah from elsewhere, your old documents may need updating.

Probate in Chatham County can take many months and become part of the public record. A revocable living trust can help Savannah families avoid that process, keeping their affairs private and their families out of court. We'll help you decide whether a will, a trust, or a combination is right for you.

Start with a free consultation

A good way to begin is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll talk through your family, your home, your goals, and your concerns, and you'll learn exactly what estate planning could do for you. Many Savannah families are surprised at how approachable and affordable a complete plan can be.

Call us or book your free consultation online. We look forward to helping your Savannah family find peace of mind.

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Our office serves Savannah

534 Mandeville Dr, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 730-2301
doug@southernlifeandlegacy.com
By appointment — in person and virtual

Estate Planning Services

How we help families in Savannah

Wills Revocable Living Trusts Guardianship for Minor Children Financial Power of Attorney Advance Directive for Health Care Planning for Blended Families Trust Planning for Complex Family Dynamics Inheritance Protection for Your Children Plan Reviews & Updates

FAQ

Savannah estate planning — your questions answered

Our office is in nearby Richmond Hill, a short drive down Highway 17, and we meet with Savannah families both in person and by video. Many Savannah clients complete their entire estate plan without ever coming to our office. Whether you're in Ardsley Park, the Historic District, or out toward Georgetown, we can meet you wherever is most convenient — including by video from your home.

Yes. Probate in Chatham County can take many months and become part of the public record. A properly funded revocable living trust is designed to hold your assets so they can pass to your beneficiaries privately and without court involvement. We help Savannah families move their home and accounts into a trust and coordinate beneficiary designations so the whole plan works together and can help keep your family out of court.

It may be valid, but it may not work the way you expect. Georgia has its own estate planning laws, including the Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care, which differs from other states' forms. Your old will, power of attorney, or health care directive may need updating to reflect Georgia law and your current wishes. We offer plan reviews to check whether your existing documents still work for your Savannah life.

Ready to protect the people you love?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Doug Molyneux. We'll talk through your family, your goals, and the right next step — no pressure, no jargon.

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