What forms need to be filed to assume all responsibility for a child and the finances upon the death of a parent?

Your friend should consult with an estate planning attorney who has knowledge of guardianships. There are options regarding life insurance. For...

Are my sisters and I entitled to my mothers portion of the estate?

You do not state whether your grandmother had a will. If she had a will, the provisions of the will would determine whether you are a beneficiary...

There are deeds which are void and deeds which are voidable. "The term 'voidable' connotes continuance in force until repudiated, but when is the...

I have been asked to sign an affidavit acknowledging that my grandfather had a will. Does this mean I have been named in the wil

You refer to an affidavit. However, I assume you have been asked to sign a document acknowledging your receipt of a copy of the petition to...

Father died without a will. What happens after objection filed by an heir and later withdraws it?

If an heir filed an objection for Letters of Administration, but withdrew such objection, the Probate Court might grant the petition without a...

My mother passed away five years ago in October? She had no will. I am an only child. How do I get the deed switch to my name.

While you could have a formal administration of your mother's estate, It might be possible to take care of the title issue by use of an affidavit...

Unlike Georgia, Tennessee has a form of ownership by a husband and wife called "tenancy by the entirety." It is my understanding that if the...

Deceased Father

If you are asking about your rights regarding disposition of your father's body, Georgia has a statute which governs "the right to control the...

In Georgia, if your mother died without a valid will, her estate would pass to her heirs. In Georgia, her children would be heirs, as would be a...

I live in Ga. My mom had been deceased for about 20 yrs. Her name and someone else name is on the deed. She did not leave a wil

On the one hand, If the property were co-owned by your mother and the other owner as joint tenants with survivorship, the property would be owned...