Only relative died n 2012 in Augusta, GA, no will. What's needed to be made administrator? What forms & is Probate atty needed?

The answer to this depends on your specific situation, the types of assets in the estate, the value of those assets, and how the assets are titled....

Do I have to wait until the end of the probate term to divide up the decedent's assets among the beneficiaries?

Determining when you can divide and distribute assets of an estate is different for every estate. There are plenty of scenarios where a partial...

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My 86 year old mother just passed away and left my son as her beneficiary on her life insurance policy.

I agree with the answers of the other two attorneys above. The beneficiary of a life insurance policy in Georgia is not obligated to use those...

If there is no Will, then your uncle and any children of your aunt (if any) would inherit her property in various percentages depending on how many...

My father recently passed. I need to handle his affairs. Closing accts etc. he had no will and I'm next of kin.

I am so sorry for your loss. You can most likely handle the estate without probate if it is that small. If the debts of the estate are more than...

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Unfortunately, we see this happen a lot where a second marriage ends up disinheriting the children of a...

How do I make a living will and where (if any) would I get forms and how do I have to file

I am very sorry for your bad news. I would just add to things that have already been said. The Advance Directive form in Georgia can be...

My mother died in January. I am named the executor in her will. What is my next step?

I am very sorry for your loss. You may or may not need to do anything with the probate court. This depends solely on the assets that your mother...

I was appointed agent in my Mom's power of attorney and executor in will, dated 7/2004.

Take copies of both documents to an estate planning attorney to review. Often, you can get a no-cost consultation to answer this question. There...

Do I need to set up a Testament will, and what kind of trust could be setup upon my death to benefit someone else?

I agree with all the above answers. I would just add an emphasis on the importance of having a Will (called a pour-over will) to accompany your...