Please accept my condolences on your loss. I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Ashman that you really can't afford NOT to have a lawyer under the...

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My dad passed away two years ago . He had no money no land no nothing but personal items and recieved asbestoes claim checks he

Yes, the Will has to be admitted to probate and you appointed as Executor before anyone will have the authority to receive those checks. You will...

At some point, although not necessarily right away, the Executor should notify beneficiaries. However, it's barely been a month, so at this point...

What tax forms) do I use to file as Fiduciary (Administrator) of my late son estate. .

The federal income tax return for a decedent's estate is IRS Form 1041. The Georgia Form is the GA Form 501. I strongly recommend finding a good...

Do funeral expenses take priorty over others debts from the estate when someone passes away?

It is very common for a family member to lay out funds (or credit) for funeral expenses and, unless some unusual agreement to the contrary exists,...

You didn't specify whether you were granted the powers in OCGA Section 53-12-261 when you were appointed as the Administrator, although you appear...

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Yes, a US permanent resident can make a Will in Georgia and, assuming it would be valid if done by a US citizen (correct execution, etc), then it...

I need tax advice

You will need to get a corrected W-2 issued to you, ideally.

Is there recourse in selling a family business if all parties do not want to sell

Normally, unless the Will or documents directly relating to interests in the business impose restrictions on the Executor's ability to sell estate...

If I understand this post and your prior post correctly, it sounds like you filled out a Petition for Letters of Administration, seeking to become...