Answers to Common Questions and Situations

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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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  • Surviving-Spouse-Rights-In-Georgia

    What Are the Surviving Spouse Rights in Probate in Georgia?
    What are the surviving spouse’s rights in Georgia? If a husband dies without a will, does the wife get everything? Does she have to initiate inheritance proceedings? How much and…
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    How Does Probate Work in Georgia? How to Probate a Will?
    Whether you are a personal representative or one of the heirs, it is crucial to understand how the probate process works and how to probate a will in Georgia. This…
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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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