If you are an executor or administrator, getting clear on what assets go through probate is an important task because you have a responsibility to gather and protect all of the estate’s assets. If you are not clear on what…
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…
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