Sarah Hegener

Sarah began her legal career working in estate planning and probate, where she developed a strong foundation in drafting wills, trusts, and incapacity planning documents, as well as guiding families through the probate process. She later gained significant litigation experience primarily representing clients in insurance defense matters, handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial.

Her practice ultimately returned to estate planning and probate, where she now focuses on crafting tailored planning strategies, including revocable living trusts, testamentary trusts, and planning for minor and special needs beneficiaries. Sarah’s personal experience as the mother of a child with a rare genetic condition has deeply informed her work, strengthening her commitment to helping families plan for the long-term care and financial security of their loved ones. 

Education and Experience

BBA Finance from Georgia State University; graduated from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business Honor’s Program; volunteered extensively with Safehouse Outreach, Inc. mentorship program, mentoring/tutoring underserved youth in the Atlanta community; member of the American Association of University Women, involved in fundraising for education grants for girls and women in underserved communities; 

JD from University of Georgia- participated in various public interest programs, including Georgia Law’s public interest practicum, primarily advising underserved clients on landlord-tenant/property matters; as well as UGA’s family violence clinic, helping clients obtain protective orders and coordinating emergency safety plans

Memberships

GA Bar Fiduciary Law Section; Georgia Association for Women Lawyers; active participant in iDefine- The Kleefstra Syndrome Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing treatment for those with disabilities stemming from genetic disorders

Personal Information

Mom of two kids under six, one of whom has special needs (major driver of my interest in estate planning); we enjoy hiking, family bike rides, and exploring every playground located in the metro Atlanta area