Intestate. No will. No offspring. Does separate property (inherited mineral interest from parents) go to spouse or siblings

I'm so sorry for your loss. If the decedent passed away a resident of the state of Georgia, then the spouse will inherit 100% of the decedent's...

My widowed mother passed on April 1 of this year. I am the only child. I have been to probate court for the house but what next?

One thing that will help you with the probate process is patience. Banks specifically can be frustrating - each one handles things differently, and...

I'm an only heir to my mom n brothers estates, the executor still hasn't settled or signed over anything

There is no "form" for this sort of action in the probate court. It is likely that you should pursue a petition for settlement of accounts and...

How do I go about giving my parents legal guardianship of my son??

There may be other options in juvenile court, but one option in the probate court is to file a petition for temporary guardianship in the county...

How do I get my doctor to refund the over payment?

Because of the small amount of money owed, I would handle this first with a letter to the doctor indicating that if you do not receive the refund...

How can I protect myself from my dad's debtors if he left no will

I am very sorry for your loss. Generally speaking, a deceased person's assets must be used to pay their debts before any heirs/beneficiaries can...

What can I do to protect my deed from my siblings?

Mr. Smith provides an excellent distinction regarding that guardianship and conservatorship provides the additional security of not only giving you...

My husband died without a will in state of Georgia, husband quit claim house into my name which I'm spouse now son filed to be

First, I am sorry for the loss of your husband. If the house was successfully transferred to you via quit claim deed by your husband, then it is...

My wife is in a coma. What should I do? Can I get a guardianship?

I am so sorry to hear about your wife's condition. Yes, as Mr. Early indicated, if you do not have a health care POA or health care advance...

The right to offer a will belongs to the executor, but if the executor does not offer the will for probate with "reasonable promptness", then any...