Answers to Common Questions and Situations

We know how complex and confusing probate situations can be, and did our best to organize an easy to follow knowledge base to help address some of your most pressing questions.

Book a Complimentary Consultation
Have a Consultation

with our team if you still have questions or can’t find what you’re looking for.

Categories

Categories

  • Year’s-Support-and-Its-Benefits-to-a-Surviving-Spouse

    What Is Year’s Support in Georgia and What Are Its Benefits?
    Learn how Year’s Support works in Georgia, its benefits for a surviving spouse, the filing process, probate rules, & impact on estate distribution
    Read What Is Year’s Support in Georgia and What Are Its Benefits?
  • Does-an-executor-have-to-show-accounting-to-beneficiaries-in-Georgia-cover

    Does an Executor Have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries in Georgia?
    When someone dies, whether or not they left a will, the person appointed as administrator or executor has a key role in managing the deceased’s estate. As the estate’s personal…
    Read Does an Executor Have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries in Georgia?
  • What-Does-Being-a-Co-Executor-Mean

    Can Co-Executors of a Will Act Independently?
    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…
    Read Can Co-Executors of a Will Act Independently?
  • what-is-an-estate-beneficiary

    What Is an Estate Beneficiary and Their Rights Under a Will?
    If the deceased leaves an unclear will, there can be a lot of confusion and chaos. This will eventually lead to misunderstandings and frustrations among the loved ones. Who can…
    Read What Is an Estate Beneficiary and Their Rights Under a Will?
  • contesting a will

    What Are the Chances of Contesting a Will and Winning in GA?
    What does contesting a will mean in Georgia? Find out what a caveat to a will involves and how to assess your chances of winning.
    Read What Are the Chances of Contesting a Will and Winning in GA?
  • How-Long-Do-You-Have-to-File-Probate-After-Death-cover

    How Long Do You Have to File Probate after Death in Georgia?
    Losing a loved one could be an overwhelming and challenging time, and dealing with the legal problems of settling the deceased’s estate could make it more difficult. You would navigate…
    Read How Long Do You Have to File Probate after Death in Georgia?
  • Deal With Probate Disputes

    A Comprehensive Guide to Probate Litigation and Estate Disputes in Georgia
    Probate litigation is scary to think about and even more terrifying to experience firsthand. The possibility of family members becoming enemies or estate assets turning into legal fees is seriously…
    Read A Comprehensive Guide to Probate Litigation and Estate Disputes in Georgia
  • Power of attorney abuse

    Power of Attorney Abuse Signs, Penalties & How to Report It
    People granted power of attorney may be tempted to exploit a deceased person’s estate and act in their own interest. That’s called abuse of power of attorney or breach of…
    Read Power of Attorney Abuse Signs, Penalties & How to Report It
  • get-a-copy-of-a-will-cover

    How to Get a Copy of a Will in Georgia – What Happens If the Original Copy Is Lost?
    When a loved one dies, dealing with the pain is only part of the events that follow. You may need to sort the papers, notify the deceased’s family members about…
    Read How to Get a Copy of a Will in Georgia – What Happens If the Original Copy Is Lost?
  • trust-administration-cover

    Trust Administration in Georgia – A Comprehensive Guide
    If you have been named successor trustee of a loved one’s trust, it could initially be scary and overwhelming. There are many duties and responsibilities involved in trust administration, and…
    Read Trust Administration in Georgia – A Comprehensive Guide

Download the Georgia Probate Handbook.

Learn Important Probate Essentials, including key things that go wrong in an estate, how to prevent them, and what to do if they happen.

Learn How Probate Goes Wrong

Find out the key things that go wrong in an estate, how to prevent them, and what to do if they happen.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
First Name(Required)