What happens when the deceased was a resident of one state and owned real estate in another state? How do the probate courts handle this situation? When this type of issue occurs, you will usually have to open probate in…
Once probate has begun, it is natural for beneficiaries to want to know what is in the estate. But, does an executor have to show an accounting of assets and expenses to the beneficiaries? What can you do if the…
Wills and trusts are two different ways someone can receive an inheritance. These can be used independently or together. What does Georgia probate law say when the deceased leaves both a will and a trust? Is probate required to receive an…
After a loved one passes away, it is common for close family members to want to see a copy of the will. Unfortunately, sometimes the executor may refuse to provide it. That can feel very frustrating. You may want to…
Real property is often an issue in a probate estate, and it can be titled in various ways. How real estate is titled can greatly affect the way it is transferred after a person’s passing. For example, if there is…
Waiting on an estate to settle can sometimes require a lot of patience. But what do you do when you feel like the executor is intentionally drawing out the process, or just not handling the estate business in a timely…
When someone who is an heir or a beneficiary of an estate dies while that estate is still pending, Georgia probate law says that the property that was supposed to go to that person will be inherited that person’s estate…
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