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…
What is a probate inventory? Once you become appointed as executor or administrator of an estate, you may be required to file an initial inventory and ongoing annual returns. This is an area that trips up a lot of personal…
If you’re handling an estate, you may be required to obtain a bond before the probate court will allow you to serve as executor or administrator. But, how does a probate bond work? At first, the idea of a bond…
Identifying nonprobate assets can be a tricky issue that the executor or administrator must sort through. The default rule in Georgia is that all assets are probate assets unless there is an exception. As a result, the personal representative must…
Many times, situations where you suspect that the person holding a power of attorney has acted improperly wind up being handled after a death has occurred. Many people are not aware of this, but the power of attorney terminates upon…
What happens if you have a spouse that dies in the hospital? Does Georgia probate law say that you are responsible for the bills? This is a common question our office receives, and is often a concern on the minds…
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