What is a Guardian ad Litem in probate? Should you be concerned if the Probate Court requires one in your case? In this post, we will go over this often misunderstood topic. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families w...
What is a conservatorship for a minor? Do you have to have one? Or, is there an alternative? In this post, we will answer these questions and more about this confusing topic. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families who...
What can you do when you think the wrong person is asking to become the Administrator of the Estate? Do you need to do something now? Or, can you wait? These are important questions, and we will address them in this post. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Pro...
What is a County Administrator? Do you need one in your case? Or, will it just cause more problems? These are important questions about a little-known topic. We will shed some light on them in this post. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group...
What is an interim distribution? As the personal representative of the estate, should you be making an interim distribution? As an heir, should you be expecting one? Interim distributions can be complicated and come with some risks. We’ll discuss them in this article. My name is...
A Temporary Administrator is a special kind of administrator that can be appointed over an Estate. What does a Temporary Administrator do and why would you want one? These are important questions, and we are going to answer them in this article. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder ...
On January 1, 2021, several important changes to Georgia Probate law became effective. In this article, we will focus on key changes to Georgia Probate Code that effect estates where the deceased left a Will. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group....
On January 1 2021, several important changes to Georgia Probate Code became effective. While many of the 2021 changes to Georgia Probate Code are very technical and will only apply in certain situations, there are others that will be applicable to wide range of scenarios. In this article we will lo...
Do you know there are steps available for getting information from a Personal Representative in Georgia? It is common to have concerns about the Estate or the actions of the Personal Representative. We always recommend starting with a simple conversation and request for information. But, if yo...
Do you know what questions to ask a Personal Representative when you have concerns about an Estate? There are key pieces of information you can use to determine if the Personal Representative is doing a good job. Learn two questions to ask a Personal Representative so you can feel good about th...
What is a small estate affidavit? Can you use one instead of probate in Georgia? How does it work? My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our firm we help families who have lost a loved one navigate the complex and confusing legal proc...
It is common for families to discuss an Estate over the holidays. That is especially true when a loved one passed away recently, and nothing has been done to handle the Estate. In this article, we're going to share five key tips for how to have those conversations successfully so the...
