Serving Fayette County, Georgia and St. Lucie County, Florida
Serving McDonough & Henry County, Georgia · From Our Fayetteville Office
Estate Planning and Legal Services for Henry County, Georgia
Henry County families have built real assets over decades. An estate plan makes sure those assets go where you intend — not where Georgia's default rules send them.
Serving Henry County from Our Fayetteville Office
Simmons, Finney & Winfield serves clients in McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, and communities throughout Henry County from our Fayetteville office at 741 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 220. Henry County sits directly east of Fayette County — our office is among the closest established estate planning practices to the McDonough and Stockbridge areas, and the only one led by an attorney with Elizabeth Williams Winfield's combination of court appointments, elder law credentials, and professional fiduciary experience.
Elizabeth Williams Winfield leads the Georgia office. She is court-appointed County Guardian for Fayette County, court-appointed County Administrator for Clayton County, and a VA-appointed fiduciary for veterans across the Southeast. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Guardianship Association.
Michael J. Hudson handles estate planning and probate alongside Elizabeth for Henry County clients.
Advance directives
Written instructions for your medical care if you are unable to communicate them yourself
Healthcare surrogates
Florida-specific designation naming the person authorized to make medical decisions on your behalf
Estate Planning — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives for Port St. Lucie families and individuals across St. Lucie County. Lead attorney: Evett L. Simmons.
Practice Areas Available to Henry County Clients
Breach of contract, commercial disputes, and business litigation. Lead attorney: Linnes Finney Jr.
Business Law
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives for Henry County individuals and families. A properly drafted estate plan replaces Georgia's default inheritance rules with your actual wishes — protecting your property, your family, and your legacy.
Probate
Administration and litigation for Henry County estates moving through Georgia probate court.
Probate Mediation & Arbitration
Certified mediation and arbitration for estate and probate disputes. A faster, less expensive alternative to probate litigation for Clayton County families.
Guardianship
Court-supervised guardianship for incapacitated adults and minors in Henry County and surrounding Georgia counties.
Conservatorship
Court-supervised financial management for incapacitated adults in Georgia.
Peachtree Fiduciary & Guardianship Services
Professional guardian, VA fiduciary, SSA representative payee, and professional trustee and conservator services for Henry County clients.
Estate Planning in Henry County — Why It Matters Now
Henry County has grown into one of Georgia's most economically dynamic communities — families who have owned homes for decades, professionals who have built careers and retirement accounts, and multigenerational households managing property and assets across generations. That kind of wealth deserves a plan.
Georgia's intestacy statutes — the default rules that apply when someone dies without a valid will — were written for the average family, not yours. They determine who inherits your property, who manages your estate, and who raises your children based on a statutory formula. A will replaces that formula with your actual instructions. A revocable living trust goes further — it transfers your assets to your beneficiaries at death without Georgia probate court involvement. No court. No public record. No delay for your family.
Powers of attorney and advance directives handle the other side of the equation — naming the person authorized to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, so that decision does not fall to a court proceeding your family did not anticipate and cannot easily afford.
Elizabeth Williams Winfield and Michael J. Hudson handle estate planning for Henry County clients from our Fayetteville office. Both attorneys bring broad legal backgrounds and genuine experience with the situations Henry County families actually face.
Communities We Serve in Henry County
Our Fayetteville office serves clients throughout Henry County including:
- McDonough — county seat, Henry County Probate Court location
- Stockbridge
- Hampton
- Locust Grove
- Ellenwood
- Eagle's Landing
- Woodland Hills
Estate Planning for Jensen Beach Families
Jensen Beach is a community of established families, waterfront property owners, retirees, and business owners — the exact population most likely to benefit from a comprehensive estate plan and least likely to have one in place. Florida's probate process applies to anyone who dies owning assets titled in their name alone without a beneficiary designation. A properly funded trust avoids that process entirely. A will, powers of attorney, and advance directives handle everything else.
For Jensen Beach residents with property on or near the water, with family in multiple states, or with assets accumulated over decades in the community, the absence of a plan is not a small gap. It is the difference between your family receiving what you intended and a Florida court deciding how it is distributed.
Evett L. Simmons handles estate planning for Jensen Beach clients from our Port St. Lucie office. Her practice covers the full set of estate planning documents — wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives — and extends to guardianship and conservatorship matters for clients navigating incapacity alongside estate planning needs.
Common Questions From Henry County Clients
Is there an estate planning attorney serving Henry County, Georgia?
Yes. Simmons, Finney & Winfield serves Henry County clients from our Fayetteville office at 741 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 220 — on Henry County's western border. Elizabeth Williams Winfield and Michael J. Hudson handle estate planning for Henry County individuals and families. Call (678) 788-6030 to schedule.
Does the firm handle wills and trusts for McDonough, Georgia residents?
Yes. Elizabeth Williams Winfield and Michael J. Hudson handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives for McDonough and Henry County clients from our Fayetteville office. A properly funded revocable living trust transfers assets to your beneficiaries outside of Georgia probate — no court involvement, no public record, no delay.
Is there a probate attorney near Stockbridge, Georgia?
Yes. Our Fayetteville office handles probate administration and litigation for Henry County clients including those in Stockbridge, McDonough, Hampton, and Locust Grove. Call (678) 788-6030 or use our contact form to discuss your estate matter.
Does the firm handle guardianship for Henry County families?
Yes. Elizabeth Williams Winfield handles guardianship proceedings for Henry County families. She is court-appointed County Guardian for Fayette County and court-appointed County Administrator for Clayton County — she brings direct professional experience with Georgia guardianship proceedings to every private guardianship matter she handles.
Is there an attorney near Hampton, Georgia for estate planning?
Yes. Our Fayetteville office is the closest established estate planning practice to Hampton and southern Henry County. Elizabeth Williams Winfield and Michael J. Hudson serve Hampton and surrounding Henry County communities. Call (678) 788-6030 to schedule a consultation.
Does Simmons, Finney & Winfield serve clients outside of McDonough in Henry County?
Yes. Our Fayetteville office serves clients throughout Henry County including Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, Ellenwood, Eagle's Landing, and Woodland Hills, as well as clients in surrounding counties including Fayette, Clayton, Coweta, Fulton, and Douglas.
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Simmons, Finney & Winfield, LLC serves Henry County from our Fayetteville, Georgia office at 741 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 220, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Lead attorney Elizabeth Williams Winfield is court-appointed County Guardian for Fayette County and court-appointed County Administrator for Clayton County — she handles estate planning, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and professional fiduciary services for Henry County clients alongside Michael J. Hudson. The firm serves McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, and communities throughout Henry County. Learn more about the firm on our
Our Firm page.