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…
What are the powers of the executor of a will? This is a common question we get asked at our office. The default rule in Georgia is that the executor or administrator will have limited powers. However, when an executor…
When a loved one passes away, estate challenges can happen very quickly. What can you do about it? It is not uncommon for one or more family members to attempt to take over the estate, and gain a larger share…
What powers does an executor of an estate have? Probate powers are one of the least understood but most important topics for an executor or administrator to understand. The reason for this is that the level of powers the administrator…
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