Kort Daniel Loren Peterson, Estate Planning Attorney in Macon, Georgia

Kort concentrates on estate planning, general, irs, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kort handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• General

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Kort's primary office is at Macon, GA, 31202-1956. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kort usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Kort discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Kort for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kort walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Kort offer a free consultation?

  Kort charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kort's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Kort's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in Georgia typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kort gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Kort take my case if I'm outside Macon?

  Kort is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kort will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Kort?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kort will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Kort accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Kort's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.