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scott@gaestateplanning.com

Scott focuses on estate administration (probate) and estate planning, and on real estate issues related to inherited property and tax deeds. He brings compassion and personal experience to helping people prepare for and navigate the legal aspects of the death of a loved one. A former teacher, Scott gives live and video presentations on the probate process and estate planning to legal and real estate professionals and to the public. Raised in Chamblee and Norcross, Scott and his family have lived in Tucker for over 20 years. His family includes his wife, four grown-ish sons, a dog, and a cat. Scott enjoys reading, watching TV with his wife, playing games with his kids, and walking around Stone Mountain every Saturday morning.

Education

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, with honors, 2011

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Physics, 1995

Activities & Affiliations

• Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
• Real Estate Section of the State Bar of Georgia

Online Presentations & Appearances

Magellan Planning Group, October 11, 2021, The Probate Process: https://tinyurl.com/5ynykm2b

Schenk Smith – Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Podcast – January 11, 2021, Episode 175 – Georgia estate planning documents, https://tinyurl.com/ys48cayv

 Schenk Smith – Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Podcast – January 16, 2019, Episode 102 – What does “Probate a Will” mean in Georgia? https://tinyurl.com/mwcuejys

Schenk Smith – Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Podcast – September 14, 2017, Episode 36 – Understanding the Georgia Probate process if your loved one passed in a nursing home

Part 1 – https://tinyurl.com/4t2wxff3

Part 2 – https://tinyurl.com/yc58daxa