What Does An Executor Do?
What does an executor do for an estate? What is the job of an executor and what does the executor do? We’re going to answer those questions today. My name is Erik Broel. I’m the founder and CEO of Georgia…
What to do when the executor or administrator goes silent?
It can be one of the most frustrating things in the world. A loved one has passed away and another relative is serving as executor or administrator. You felt good when the probate process started and you were looking forward…
How To Keep An Estate Peaceful
Often, when our team meets with an executor or administrator for the first time, a key concern on their mind is how to keep the estate peaceful and avoid estate disputes. Maybe you are in a situation where you have…
Selling a Deceased Parent’s Home
Selling a deceased parent’s home is never a happy experience. A lot goes into it and for many of our clients, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. Between going through the personal items in the home, handling the legal process,…
It’s been years and the executor has not opened the estate. What can I do?
What happens when an executor does not probate a will for several years, won’t allow family members to see the will, or tell anyone about the value of the estate? Under Georgia law, any person in possession of an original…
What Is Probate?
What is probate? After a loved one passes away, most people usually know they need to do something with probate. But, what is probate and what does it do? In this article, we’ll go over some basics of probate so…
What happens if you attempt to transfer assets without an executor?
When someone passes away there are typically assets that need to be preserved and eventually transferred (including real estate). In order to officially act on behalf of an estate to transfer assets a person needs to be appointed by the…
