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Tanner Woods Pittman
Lagrange Probate Attorney.
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How to petition for year's support in Georgia

Written by attorney Tanner Pittman, 9 months ago.

In Georgia, the surviving spouse or minor child(ren) of a deceased individual have a right to property out of his estate. This right is asserted via a Petition for Year's Support. What follows is a step-by-step guide to obtaining year's support through the courts.

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How to petition for an order declaring no administration necessary (in Georgia)

Written by attorney Tanner Pittman, 9 months ago.

When someone dies without a will in Georgia, administering an estate can be a costly and cumbersome process. If there is not much property to deal with and the heirs are agreed about how to divide it, the above petition can be a cost-effective and faster way of dealing with an estate.