What is an Acknowledgement of Service & Assent to Probate Instanter? Should you sign one? What happens if you do? These are common questions we hear in our office. We're going to answer them in this article. My name is Erik Broel & I am the founder & CEO of Georgia Probate...
If a child is an heir to a Georgia estate, it will make a large difference in how the estate is handled, and how complicated it is. Who is a minor? Before we jump into that, however, I think we should first define who is a minor under Georgia probate law, and when it matters. A minor is anyone w...
What is the difference between an executor, an administrator, and a personal representative? Probate law has many uncommon terms that are unique to this area of law. In this article, we're going to review three of the most common of these terms, define what they mean, and identify when...
Trustees owe a certain level of care and responsibility to trust beneficiaries. There are many different classifications of the type of “duty” that is owed to beneficiaries. Since discussing each of these in depth would take a lot more space than we have for today’s topic, I will some of the k...
The Declaration of Independence says the United States was founded on the principle that all people are created equally, and that freedom and justice are unalienable rights to which every person is entitled. The recent senseless death of George Floyd while in police custody is a wake ...
If an estate is never opened, and heirs later die, do the surviving heirs inherit the entire estate?
do the surviving heirs inherit the estate This is a great probate law question that highlights a common misconception in Georgia probate law. The answer is more complicated than the question seems. So, let’s say that the mother dies without a spouse and leaves three children who ...
Can a beneficiary get reimbursed by the estate before the other beneficiaries get their shares? Generally speaking, Georgia probate law allows expenses paid on behalf of the estate to be reimbursed, so long as the expenses are considered proper. Whether the total amount is fully r...
What To Do When A Loved One Passes Away? Having a loved one pass away is never easy. After the funeral, thoughts often turn to settling the estate. But, what is the best first step? How quickly do you need to get started? These are very common questions. We'l...
What happens when you find evidence of estate fraud years after the estate was settled? For example, what if you discover a deed that is clearly wrong? Perhaps you were led to believe that a parent died without a last will and testament, and then you later find an executor’s dee...
How do you handle an estate in Georgia from out of state? Settling an estate is difficult on its own, and those challenges are magnified when you have to manage the estate remotely because you don't live close by. In this article, we're going to discuss some of the unique cha...
What does an executor do for an estate? What is the job of an executor and what does the executor do? We're going to answer those questions today. My name is Erik Broel. I'm the founder and CEO of Georgia Probate Law Group. We're a law firm that focuses exclusively on helping families ...
Often, when our team meets with an executor or administrator for the first time, a key concern on their mind is how to keep the estate peaceful and avoid estate disputes. Maybe you are in a situation where you have reason to believe things could get out of hand. Or perhaps you believe ...
