Who becomes the administrator? It happens all too often. A family member passes away and after the funeral, thoughts turn to probate and settling the estate. Someone takes charge and decides that they are the right person to be the…
How does contesting a will work? Should you challenge a will? Questions about contesting a will are very common in our office. We’re going to walk through some of the considerations that go into answering those difficult questions. The decision…
What does Georgia probate law have to say about an executor who lived with the deceased prior to death and continues to live in the estate home while administering the estate? What if the administration is delayed as a result?…
“How long does probate take in Georgia?” This is a common question we get asked every day at our office. On average, the time to settle an estate in Georgia is 12 to 18 months. This might surprise you. 12…
In many instances, when two people are named co-executor of the estate and required to act together, the co executors disagree about how to manage the estate, and co-executor problems can arise. In some instances, what should be nothing more…
“How long do I have to open an estate after a loved one passes away?” We get asked this a lot at our office. This question can take different forms: “How long do I have to file the will for…
Year’s support is a probate petition designed to make sure that a spouse or minor kids do not wind up on the street after the family’s primary breadwinner passes away. It is a very old law and harkens back to…
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