It is not that straightforward. The exact language if the will controls. You should consult with an attorney for an hour and get a definitive answer.

The caveat will be placed on hold until your sister's estate has a personal representative. That person will then decide if they want to proceed...

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A lot of information is needed to properly answer this question. How old were you when your father died? Did you sign any acknowledgements...

I would not use the joint money as that money is now yours.

First, there is no small estate probate in Georgia. There is simply probate or no probate. Second, the creditors that existed when your mother...

Emergency guardianships are very difficult to obtain, much harder than permanent guardianships. If you do not handle properly, you will not only...

If there are no assets to be distributed, you do not need to offer he will for probate. However, you will need to file the Will NOT for probate...

Your first step is to apply and become the successor executor of the estate. After that, you need to access the bank account for the estate to...

If an account has under $15,000 in it, the bank can give the money to the heirs. The bank must divide the money between the heirs. Go to the bank...

You would know if you were deemed incompetent because you would have been examined by a doctor and had a court hearing. If you think you should...