When a loved one passes away and leaves a will, it will indicate the Executor or Co-executors, beneficiaries, and heirs. Plus, instructions on how the estate should be managed to accomplish the departed desires. Who Is Usually the Executor? What Is a Co-executor? When the deceased person leaves a ...
Questions like "Does the executor of a will get paid?" frequently appear in the discussions between Georgia probate lawyers and their clients. It is a topic of interest for both beneficiaries or appointed Executors who want to ensure each party is compensated correctly. If you are an Executor,...
When it comes to managing the affairs of a deceased individual’s estate, the legal aspects can be complex and challenging to navigate. One key document that plays a crucial role in this process is the Letter of Testamentary (LOT). A Probate Court issues this legal document and gives the Execu...
Discovering that someone is stealing from a loved one's estate could be one of the worst nightmares a grieving family could experience. Not only does theft damage trust and relationships, but it could also delay the distribution of inheritance. What can you do? How to recover stolen inheritance? ...
Losing a loved one is difficult enough — managing their estate affairs while you grieve is even harder. When the responsibility to handle the deceased's property falls on your shoulders, you may wonder what happens next. As a first step, the probate court will deal with the deceased's assets based...
If you've recently lost a loved one and they did not leave a will, you'll still have to sit and discuss estate matters with your family. Questions like whether you need to go through probate, who will be the Administrator of estate, or what are the surviving spouse's rights will appear. What Does...
It is common for heirs or beneficiaries to worry when the personal representative takes too long to distribute their inheritance. This is usually the case when families are not familiar with the intricacies of the probate process. And they keep wondering how long does the probate process take. Kn...
What does a will do? When a loved one passes away, the family will often search for a will. When a will is found, there are often misconceptions about what the will can and can’t do. In this article, we're going to go over the key purposes of a will, so you’ll know what ...
Your loved one has passed away and has left a will outlining their last wishes. If you have the will, then why go to Probate Court? A very common misconception is that if there is a will then probate isn’t necessary. We will discuss this topic in this post and explain why probate is still necessar...
Do you have a will? If the answer to this question is anything other than a firm “YES!”, then you need to call or email my office. Today. I don’t want you to call so that we can sell you a will. Our firm doesn’t even write wills or do any kind of estate planning. I want you to get in touc...
Do you have a loved one who passed away many years ago and owned a property that is still in their name? Are you looking to handle it once and for all? This situation is not uncommon. We call it an heir property situation. Maybe you’re ready to have your piece of the property in your name, or ...
How does it work when you have a life partner who passes away? How much control will you have over the estate? Will you inherit their property? We will answer those questions and more in this post. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. At our fir...
