What do I need to do in order to take care of my mom and get her out of a very unhealthy living situation?

You should immediately apply for guardianship (and possibly conservatorship) over your mom. You will need to prove to the court that your mother...

Attorney will not refund the remainder of my retainer?

You should send the lawyer a letter via certified mail. Demand that your money be accounted for and any remaining funds be refunded to you...

Yes. The debt is a judgment and must be paid by the estate if there are assets to pay the debt. How judgments should be paid is addressed in OCGA...

If me and my 2sisters were left a house but only 1 paid the taxes could that 1 sell ?

If the house was placed in the names of you and your sisters, no one can sell it without the consent of all others. However, a Petition to...

I have never met my lawyer but he wants me to wire a large amount to him for a real estate deal . is this ?

I would not wire any money to someone I had not met. I would call the State Bar of Georgia and confirm this lawyer's standing in the community.

Deceased beneficiary of an IRA

You will need to contact the trustee of the IRA to see what their documents call for in this situation. Usually, it would be your mother's estate.

Can I contest the executor of the will based on mishandling of other related affairs?

You can contest a will if you are an heir, a beneficiary or a beneficiary omitted from an earlier will.

You are not required to sign anything. You should not sign anything unless you have seen the entire petition and accompanying will.

Who bears the burden of paying a court appointed county administrator?

It is very unusual for the court to appoint a temporary administrator. A temporary administrator is usually appointed because of some immediate...

My elderly father recently purchased a house. He was advised from a person at a law office to put the deed in his name only.

If your father is competent, allow him to make his own decisions. Support his decisions where you can. There is nothing you can do as his child...