If you die without a will is the house you and your wife own both on deed consider your estate?

It depends on how the deed is written. There are two ways to own property jointly in Georgia. One way requires probate which exposes the property...

Probating A Will

The minor (or whoever is taking care of them) does have the right to claim the entire estate. The thinking behind this law is that those over 18...

My husband passed away in TX and I reside in GA. I have found he has bank accounts that were not joint. What do I need to do?

Before you file for probate, check with the bank to see if he had a POD or TOD on the account. Bank accounts can have the equivalent of a...

Trusts can be very useful for encouraging responsible behavior. I definitely recommend talking to an estate planning attorney about the nature of...

My siblings and I are requesting a copy of our grandmothers last will and testament even though our father was the executor.

It is actually even easier than that. Cobb County Probate has all pleadings and filings for probate online. www.cobbprobate.org If what you are...

Can I start an estate administration in Georgia probate court without a death certificate?

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please make sure that you get your answers only from attorneys who know Georgia law. One of the answers...

Can a living trusts co-own a property with right of survivorship?

The short answer is no. Because a trust cannot die it cannot be a survivor. However, having the mortgage on it might not prevent you from putting...

What are my rights as executor and administrator of my deceased husband estate court papers filed and given to whomever needed

Regarding the Virginia property, you will most likely need to file in Virginia to get yourself officially recognized there. This is called...

My GA Will has an executor of estate and also a trustee in charge of all money. Is this allowed and will it hold up?

This is allowed in Georgia. It is referred to as a testamentary trust. Your question "will it hold up" hints that you think there might be...

Mother passed away leaving everything in a trust. Trust gets distributed when father passes away. Can I get an account statement

The answer is it depends on what this trust says. Almost all trusts we draft are structured so that only the current beneficiaries are entitled to...