Answers to Common Questions and Situations

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  • what-is-county-administrator-in-georgia-probate

    What Is a County Administrator in Georgia Probate?
    Losing a loved one is overwhelming. While you are grieving, important legal decisions still have to be made. If no one is able or willing to handle the estate, the…
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  • estate-temporary-administrator-georgia

    What Is a Temporary Administrator of an Estate in Georgia?
    When someone dies, you may find yourself in a situation where certain estate matters can’t wait for the full probate process to run its course. The deceased’s property may need…
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  • What-Is-Medicaid-Estate-in-Georgia-simple-guide

    What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery in Georgia? A Simple Guide
    In Georgia, the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program may allow the state to file a claim against the deceased person’s estate, similar to how other creditors are paid before heirs receive…
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  • what-is-a-üprobate-bond

    What Is a Probate Bond and When Is It Required?
    If you are the personal representative of a deceased person’s estate, you have a wide range of responsibilities, and handling the administration of an estate can occasionally feel like trying…
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  • How Are Beneficiaries Paid from a Will

    How Long Does the Executor Have to Pay the Beneficiaries in Georgia?
    Often, the heirs of a deceased person wonder how long does the executor have to pay the beneficiaries. However, you should know that several factors – such as the complexity…
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    What Is a Right of Survivorship – A Comprehensive Guide
    What is the right of survivorship in Georgia? What happens if there are two names on a deed & one dies, and how can it be challenged with legal help?
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  • What-Is-an-Executor-of-Estate-and-What-Do-You-Need-to-Know-About

    What Is an Executor of Estate in Probate? A Complete Guide
    So, you’ve recently learned that a deceased loved one had named you the executor of estate in their will. Now what? Before you accept the role, you must be aware…
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  • JTWROS-Meaning-What-Does-Joint-Tenants-with-Rights-of-Survivorship-Mean.jpg

    JTWROS Meaning. What Are Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship?
    When buying a property with someone else, there are a few things to consider. First, you must determine how much of this property each of you owns. Second, you should…
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  • how-to-get-power-of-attorney-in Georgia

    How to Get a Power of Attorney in Georgia? A Comprehensive Guide
    A power of attorney in Georgia can play an important role long before probate begins. As a probate firm, we frequently assist families after a loved one has passed away,…
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