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Does 1 year spousal support prevent me and my sister from further claiming any rights to my father's estate?
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Answered on October 10, 2016
A Year's Support award comes in front of any other beneficiaries. Do not sign anything. Contact a good estate litigation attorney as soon as you...
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What will happen if I don't initial and sign a document a lawyer sent me that states my mother being the administrator.
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Answered on October 06, 2016
Your mother and you are equal heirs, but depending on what she files, she could make a year's support claim against the estate and take all of the...
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If 3 heirs agree and sign for a heir to be the administrator and one heir disagree what happen. How the court usually rule ?
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Answered on October 03, 2016
As long as a majority in interest of the heirs agree to the appointment of a given heir as administrator, the court will usually allow that person...
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In Georgia, can the fee for the estate executor be bequethed to that individual in lieu of a feduciary fee?
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Answered on October 03, 2016
It is a legal bequest, and yes, it is legal to make a bequest to a nominated executor and then require that they serve without a fee. However, the...
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Can a family member legally purchase estate property through a tax sale?
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Answered on September 21, 2016
Yes, you can purchase the house at the tax sale just like anyone else could.
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I'm not sure what state to petition the courts regarding minor children insurance settlements
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Answered on September 21, 2016
Because you live in Georgia, and your daughters live in Georgia, you need to establish the conservatorships for them in the county you live in in...
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Is there a cost to probate a will
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Answered on September 20, 2016
In order to offer a Will for probate, there are court filing and recording fees, at a minimum. These differ from court to court and depending on a...
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In the state of georgia is the executor of a will required by law to file the will and/or probate it?
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Answered on September 17, 2016
You have to at least file the Will for informational purposes with the probate court. You do not have to serve as executor just because you are...
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What form is used in the state of Georgia in lieu of a small estate affidavit
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Answered on September 17, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the terrible loss of your son. Mr. Early is exactly right. Take his advice and get a consultation with a good...
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If wife dies with no will an no lawyer involved does it go to spouse
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Answered on September 15, 2016
A surviving spouse does not receive the entire probate estate automatically in Georgia if there are children or other descendants of the deceased...