Smith Barid, LLC - Savannah, GA

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Advocacy in Savannah

Preserving your hard-earned assets and providing for your loved ones requires thoughtful, proactive legal preparation. At Smith Barid, LLC, families throughout Savannah and the Georgia Lowcountry receive attentive legal guidance designed to protect what matters most. Whether you need to hire an estate planning lawyer to establish a comprehensive living trust or navigate the probate process after the passing of a family member, the firm provides warm, client-centered counsel that demystifies complex legal concepts and keeps your family out of court and conflict.

Founded in November 2006 by attorneys Michael H. Smith and Richard S. Barid, the firm was established specifically to solve common estate planning pitfalls that leave families vulnerable. Attorney Mike Smith, author of The Ultimate Gift and recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, brings decades of focused knowledge to every client relationship. Operating on a clear flat-fee model, Smith Barid ensures clients never worry about unexpected hourly bills when asking questions or updating documents.

Full-Service Wills, Trusts, and Elder Care Legal Solutions

Smith Barid, LLC delivers structured, comprehensive legal assistance tailored to each stage of life and unique family dynamics:

• Wills and Estate Planning: Drafting customized last will and testament documents, guardianship nominations for minor children, and comprehensive legacy plans.
• Trusts Lawyers Services: Creating revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset protection trusts, and gun trusts to avoid probate court, protect privacy, and minimize tax burdens.
• Probate and Estate Administration: Guiding executors and personal representatives through Georgia probate court filings, creditor notices, asset valuation, and final distributions.
• Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives: Establishing durable financial powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives to protect your autonomy during incapacity.
• Elder Law and Special Needs Planning: Assisting seniors and families with Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, long-term care preparation, and special needs trusts.

The Lifetime Legacy Planning Process

What sets the firm apart is its proprietary Lifetime Legacy Planning Process. Rather than producing generic template documents, the legal team invests time to discover each family's values, concerns, and goals. They design customized strategies in clear language, implement every document correctly, and provide continuous updates through regular reviews to ensure plans adapt to changes in life, assets, and state laws.

Serving clients from their convenient office on Hodgson Memorial Drive in Savannah, as well as their Marietta location, the attorneys assist residents across Chatham County, Pooler, Richmond Hill, and surrounding coastal communities. Individuals seeking to find an attorney for estate administration or trust funding discover a supportive team devoted to making the legal journey efficient and stress-free.

Schedule Your Free Discovery Call Today

Failing to plan can leave your family facing expensive probate court proceedings and unnecessary emotional strain. If you need an estate planning attorney or wish to audit your current legal documents, contact Smith Barid, LLC in Savannah, Georgia today. Schedule a free discovery call to take control of your future and create a lasting legacy for those you love.