What happens when an executor does not probate a will for several years, won’t allow family members to see the will, or tell anyone about the value of the estate? Under Georgia law, any person in possession of an original…
What is probate? After a loved one passes away, most people usually know they need to do something with probate. But, what is probate and what does it do? In this article, we’ll go over some basics of probate so…
When someone passes away there are typically assets that need to be preserved and eventually transferred (including real estate). In order to officially act on behalf of an estate to transfer assets a person needs to be appointed by the…
Video on what to do if an executor does not follow the will. What Can You Do If An Executor Does Not Follow The Will? Sometimes you know the executor is not acting in the best interest of the estate….
Sometimes you may believe that your loved one left a will, but you cannot find the will. What do you do? First, have you checked the common locations where a will may be kept? A fire proof box in the…
What is a No Contest Clause? A no contest clause (also called an in terrorem clause) in a will is something to be taken seriously. A typical no contest clause will state that if the will is challenged, then the…
A caveat, in probate law terms, means to challenge the validity of a will. When someone files a petition to probate a will, that person is asking the probate court to confirm that the will presented to the court is…
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