Do I need to file Dad's will in probate?

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It's not entirely possible to tell you whether or not you have any need to offer your...

Is there a way to limit a life estate to require occupancy?

A life estate must be for life or it isn't a life estate. What you are trying to do can be done, but it must be accomplished through a trust. The...

What is the first step I need to take in getting a will probated?

I agree with the first respondent that you ought to consult with a probate attorney, but it's not even clear to me whether your great-grandfather...

Can I sell my mother's property since she left me the executor of her will

If you have been appointed as the Executor of your mother's estate (meaning not just that she named you as the Executor in her Will but that the...

Do the probate court has jurisdictions over property in another county

As long as the real estate is located in Georgia, then yes, if the deceased person had his or her residence in Fayette County, then the Fayette...

It is impossible to answer your questions without a lot more facts than you have provided. If the deceased homeowner had a Will, then a Petition...

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What is the price for the testamentary papers from probate? Are these the right papers and can I file them here

Mr. Ashman is exactly right. If your mother lived in a different state, filing something in Georgia will not help you. Contact a probate attorney...

This is not a tax question, so I'm going to change the topic in hopes of getting you someone who can give you a more certain answer. To try to give...

How can I find out the specifics of my Mothers Will if it took 3 years to settle it. I've NEVER received ANY documentation on it

I agree with the first two respondents: you need to consult an attorney who deals with probate matters in South Carolina (where your mother lived)...

In general, no, Co-Executors are required to act together, and one should not be taking actions without the other. Please do yourself a big favor...