Law Offices, Eric S. Abney & James B. Head

Protecting Legacies, Securing Your Future.

A dedicated law office who truly cares for clients, providing the highest quality legal service across a wide range of practice areas.

Law Offices, Eric S. Abney & James B. Head
Estates, Family, and Criminal Law, West Georgia

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

  • Drafting wills, trusts (revocable and irrevocable), and other estate planning documents.

  • Advising on the best strategies to minimize estate taxes and ensure efficient asset distribution.

  • Creating advance directives for healthcare and financial power of attorney documents.

  • Planning for charitable giving, special needs trusts, or business succession.

Probate Administration

  • Guiding clients through the probate process after the death of a loved one.

  • Assisting executors or administrators with filing petitions, gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing assets to heirs.

  • Resolving any disputes or challenges that may arise during the probate process.

Estate Litigation

  • Representing clients in will contests or disputes over the validity of a will or trust.

  • Handling claims related to breaches of fiduciary duties, mismanagement of estates, or improper asset distribution.

  • Litigating disputes among heirs, beneficiaries, or creditors.

Divorce and Separation

  • Representing clients in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings.

  • Drafting and negotiating separation agreements.

  • Addressing equitable division of marital assets and debts, including businesses, retirement accounts, and real estate.

  • Advising on issues of alimony or spousal support.

Child Custody and Visitation

  • Assisting parents with establishing, modifying, or enforcing child custody and visitation agreements.

  • Advocating for the best interests of the child in custody disputes.

  • Preparing parenting plans that address visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and other aspects of co-parenting.

  • Litigating complex custody matters, including relocation and parental rights.

Criminal Defense

  • Representing clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, and more.

  • Assisting with plea negotiations, bail hearings, and trial defense.

  • Advising on expungements and record restrictions to help clients clear their criminal record.

Business Law and Contracts

  • Advising small businesses on formation, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including employment agreements, purchase agreements, and service contracts.

  • Representing businesses in disputes, breach of contract claims, and other legal matters.

  • Assisting with regulatory compliance, licenses, and permits.

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