Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Business Law Attorney in Atlanta
Ratterree John Ii, Attorney at Law, has provided specialized legal guidance in estate planning, probate, and business matters for over 30 years. With an LL.M. in Taxation and AV Preeminent peer review ratings, our firm combines technical expertise with personalized service to address complex legal challenges. We focus on crafting tailored solutions for family legacy planning, business succession, and charitable giving while maintaining a client-centered philosophy. Our practice serves individuals and businesses across Atlanta and North Georgia, emphasizing clarity in asset transfer strategies and tax-efficient planning. With prior experience at regional law firms and boutique practices, we offer the depth of knowledge of larger firms with the individualized attention of a smaller office.Our commitment extends beyond legal counsel through active participation in community organizations, legal education initiatives, and professional associations. We maintain memberships in multiple state and federal bar associations, reflecting our dedication to legal excellence and ethical standards. Our approach emphasizes collaborative decision-making, ensuring clients maintain control over their legal proceedings while benefiting from strategic expertise. Located in Sandy Springs, we serve clients throughout Georgia with a focus on creating comprehensive, future-ready legal frameworks. Recognized for excellence in estate planning by JEZEBEL magazine, our practice continues to grow through referrals from satisfied clients and fellow legal professionals.
Services
Wills
Trusts
Estate Planning
Probate
Business Succession
Planned Giving
Guardianship
Business Matters
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialized experience in estate and business planning
- AV Preeminent-rated attorney with LL.M. in Taxation
- Personalized service with attention to detail
- Active community involvement and professional leadership roles
- Proven track record with complex estate and business matters
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Outstanding reputation
Personalized service
Technical expertise
Successful outcomes
Ethical standards
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution. We create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives while addressing tax implications. Our approach considers family dynamics, charitable goals, and business interests to create durable legal frameworks.
Probate
Guidance through Georgia probate processes includes estate administration, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution. We represent executors and beneficiaries in both contested and uncontested matters, ensuring compliance with state requirements while minimizing delays and conflicts.
Business Succession
Business succession planning prepares owners for leadership changes through buy-sell agreements, ownership transfers, and tax strategies. We develop plans that maintain business continuity while addressing estate tax implications and protecting stakeholder interests during ownership transitions.
Trusts
Trust creation services include revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and specialized arrangements for asset protection. We design trust structures to meet specific goals like minor child provisions, charitable giving, and tax-efficient wealth transfer across generations.
Planned Giving
Charitable giving strategies combine philanthropy with tax benefits through donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and legacy gifts. We help clients structure donations that align with personal values while optimizing estate and income tax advantages.
People
Ratterree John Ii
Attorney at Law
With 30 years of experience and an LL.M. in Taxation, Ratterree John Ii provides estate planning and business law services in Atlanta. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he combines technical expertise with personalized service for clients across Georgia.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, healthcare directives, and tax-efficient asset transfer strategies.
Do you handle probate matters?
Yes, we guide executors and beneficiaries through probate proceedings, estate administration, and resolution of contested matters in Georgia courts.
What business succession planning services are available?
We help business owners create transition plans, draft buy-sell agreements, and implement tax-efficient strategies for leadership changes.
Are you qualified to handle complex tax issues?
Our attorney holds an LL.M. in Taxation and has 30 years of experience addressing complex tax considerations in estate and business planning.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Atlanta and North Georgia clients with estate planning, probate, and business law needs.
