Under Georgia probate law, when a person has passed away, there are certain requirements that must be met to properly open an estate for the deceased. The first is to file a petition with the court that has true and…
Determining what assets are included in an estate after someone passes away, is a key issue. All property that the deceased owned must be put into one of two categories: it is either a probate asset or a nonprobate asset. …
The idea that a probate creditor could seek payment from family members is a common fear in probate situations. This is made even worse when a probate creditor pops up demanding payment after an estate has been closed and the…
“Can a will be contested?” This is a question we see a lot at our office. To answer the can a will be contested question, we’re going to discuss 7 common scenarios where a will is challenged. If you find…
If you are an heir or beneficiary of an estate, and believe the Executor is not fulfilling their responsibilities you may have a right to challenge their actions in probate court. An Executor owes certain duties to the estate. The main…
In today’s article, we’re going to discuss how to contest a will. We’ll also cover some of the key legal reasons to contest a will and how the caveat process works. So how do will contests work? First, let’s cover…
A petition for discharge of personal representative is something to take very seriously. This petition asks the court to release the personal representative of his or her duties to the estate. As a result, it can have serious consequences. Most…
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