What type of certified court document appointing an executor do I need if my husband left no will.

Mr. Ashman is correct about the code section. I have found it helpful for clients to print the code section and take it with them to the bank. ...

I am not sure it is time to throw in the towel. Creditors of the estate can file a statement of claim with the probate court to put the court on...

GA: Due to misinformation and the complexity of deceased's estate, after 2 years, how to withdraw?

Are you certain that the property is a lost cause? Before you throw in the towel, be sure there isn't some way around the problem with the...

My mother died she worked as a business owner, real estate agent, and for the school system. What do i do next for her affairs?

There are lots of facts needed to answer your questions that you probably don't want to post in such a public forum. You have lots of issues that...

Do I need to prove that I'm a legal heir of the intestate under Georgia law? If so, how?

You do not usually have to prove that you are an heir unless an interested party challenges that fact. The courts do not routinely ask for that. ...

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My sister is desperately ill in the hospital, and she has legal guardianship over our 93 year old mother. How do I take over?

These terms get used kind of loosely here in Georgia. Guardianship is an appointment by the probate court. (If you are speaking of some more...

When do I need to go to a probate court?

As my colleagues have said, the age of the Will does not necessarily matter. You might find that because of its age it might not meet today's...

I am an adult legal guardian in the state of Georgia who writes. I foresee a financial return. Do I have copyright protection?

In Georgia the Guardian of an adult is only in charge of the person (health care, living arrangements, etc.). A Conservator is in charge of...

Can I petition the court to transfer this administration to another family member?

This is usually a simple process unless an interested party would have reason to object to you stepping down. In Cobb this would probably not...

What does a child of a deceased parent (died in Atlanta) do to learn about the estate if there is no communication?

It is important to get on this issue asap, as you probably already know. You can call the probate court in which mom lived to see if anything has...