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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    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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    Guardian ad Litem in GA Probate: Role & Why It’s Appointed
    In Georgia probate cases, having appointed a Guardian Ad Litem can be extremely important. This can be especially true when the probate proceedings and estate administration include the interests of…
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  • What-Are-Tenants-In-Common-cover

    What Are Tenants In Common? All You Need To Know
    When a loved one passes away and owns property with someone else, the probate process can feel overwhelming. Questions often come up right away, especially about “what is tenants in…
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  • Testate-vs-Intestate-and-The-Impact-on-Probate-cover

    Testate vs Intestate and the Impact on Probate
    Dying testate vs. intestate represents a great difference in probate law. It determines who controls the deceased person’s estate, the distribution of the decedent’s assets, and the probate procedures. Whether…
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  • What Are Next of Kin Rights and Responsibilities?

    What Are Next of Kin Rights and Responsibilities in Probate?
    The “next of kin” term usually refers to the closest living blood relative, such as a spouse, who will assume responsibility for decisions on behalf of the individual if they…
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  • If a Parent Dies Without a Will, Who Gets the House in Georgia?

    What Is a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will?
    The death of a parent can be emotionally devastating. If the parent passes away without a testament to establish how to distribute his possessions clearly, the confusion and trauma can…
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