Answers to Common Questions and Situations

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  • How-to-Claim-Deceased-Bank-Accounts

    How to Claim the Deceased’s Bank Accounts? A Simple Guide
    As probate attorneys, we often receive questions about how to claim the deceased’s bank accounts. When a family member or a dear person dies, you might discover you are responsible…
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  • How-long-can-you-keep-an-estate-open-after-death

    How Long Can You Keep an Estate Open After Death in Georgia?
    The death of a loved one is always a devastating experience. In addition to dealing with your own grief, you might also find yourself in the position of handling various…
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  • What-Is-an-Administrator-of-Estate-and-What-Are-His-Duties

    What Is an Administrator of Estate and What Are His Duties?
    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…
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  • 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
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  • 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…
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  • 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…
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  • 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…
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  • 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…
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  • What-Are-Letter-of-Administration

    What Are Letters of Administration in Probate? How to Get Them in Georgia?
    Coping with the loss of a beloved one is a delicate moment. But if, besides dealing with difficult emotions, you also have to take care of the deceased person’s estate…
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  • How-Long-Do-Creditors-Have-to-Collect-a-Debt-from-an-Estate

    What Happens to Debt When You Die in Georgia?
    Find out what happens to debt when you die in Georgia. Learn the deadlines based on the statute of limitations and your legal options.
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