If the estate you would be disclaiming an interest in is a Georgia estate, the technical term under state law is a renunciation, and the technical...

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My ex husband remarried but left me as beneficiary of his SEP IRA. Is there any law in GA that cancels me out as beneficiary?

If it were a 401(k) or other account which was subject to ERISA (which is a federal law), then his current spouse, if he had remarried, would...

Can something be done legally in the state of Georgia if you jointly own a property but only one person is maintaining it?

This is a real estate question. I edited the practice area so you'll get some attention from real estate attorneys. You may have a number of...

It is not uncommon for beneficiaries' Social Security numbers to be collected as part of an estate administration. One reason is that this...

Lost will and probate

I'm sorry to hear about your situation, but yes, you may need to open your husband's estate and have an Executor appointed in order to deal with...

Began will & trust contest May 2007 in Florida. Dropped suit by sister. Can I still contest my fathers will & trust?

If the suit was in Florida, your potential rights, if any remain, will be controlled by Florida law. I suggest reposting with a Florida location so...

Cd and pod valued at 150.000 cashed out by stepfather !

As your mother's conservator, your stepfather arguably had a fiduciary duty to close any jointly held accounts she had (with you, your sisters, or...

Probate Question, Smyrna, Ga. Can a house be sold to pay off debt that has a 2nd on it and it was left to me in her will?

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. An asset which is part of a deceased person's estate can usually be sold by the...

Assuming this was to be a Georgia LLC, if it was properly filed with the Secretary of State's office, then the Secretary of State's corporations...

Can you file a petition in a state you don't reside in?

If your Nana had her principal residence in Georgia at the time of your death, then her estate would normally need to be opened in the Georgia...