In general, the personal representative must collect the assets of the estate, pay the debts of the decedent and expenses of administration, and...

You might examine the Schwab account documents to determine if there is any mechanism to have the account paid to a custodian under an applicable...

How long does an executor have in Georgia to move or present the will to the public or probate court?

Your question is not clear as to whether the probate court has issued Letters Testamentary to your brother (which would make him the executor) or...

I was left a life estate when my dad died. I was looking after him . is it ok for me to live at the house immediately?

You do not indicate whether your father transferred a life estate in the property to you before he died through a deed, or whether he has a will...

How do i change a name for home/land in my deceased dad's irrevocable trust . who do i have do this /

Generally, a trustee must follow the provisions of the trust. Whether you can transfer the property to yourself depends on the terms of the trust....

How can I remove my dads deceased wife off his deed . He didn't realize he had to remove her name from deed now he has passed aw

You cannot "remove" your father's deceased wife from the deed. Assuming that his wife died before him, the ownership depends on whether your...

Can an executor of a will be harassed and be responsible for getting funds to a beneficiary's bankruptcy attorney?

I recommend that your mother consult with a probate attorney. I do not believe that you have provided sufficient information to answer your...

How do I file for cremation expenses I paid for my sister at the time of her death? She had a GA appointed attorney.

O.C.G.A. Section 53-7-41 provides: "The personal representative shall be allowed six months from the date of the qualification of the first...

In Georgia, there is no requirement that a grantee sign a deed. However, "[a]lthough a deed has been properly signed and attested or acknowledged,...

How would I go about turning all of my next of kin responsibilities over to someone else?

I assume from your question that your mother does not have a valid health care directive (e.g., power of attorney for health care or advance...