My husband recently passed away without a will. How do I close his accounts and get the funds totaling less than $12,000?

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. Please also note: I assume your husband had his principal residence in Georgia because...

There are absolutely no rules regarding what a trust can be called in the state of Georgia, although most attorneys tend to use the trust creator's...

What you are actually asking is not clear. If your grandmother was the sole trustee of her living trust and she is still alive but now...

Will I be signing away my proceeds from the sale of a house if I sign a quit deed?

If you sign any kind of deed giving your interest in the house to any of your siblings, then you will be giving them both your interest in the...

I assume that your aunt and uncle and the property were all located in Georgia. If not, this answer may not be correct. And please accept my...

For GA probate how can the executex or executor (named in the will) refuse to be sworn in as such.

The nominated executor ideally should sign a written statement in which she states that she understands that she is appointed as Executor of the...

Can a family member sign over inheritance (not yet distributed) to another family member without paying gift tax?

No, your son cannot give you the amount he receives from your mother's estate without any tax consequences. He will have made a gift to you, and if...

Can I go to the court house in the county my mother lived in to get a copy of the will?

If your sister thinks the Will doesn't need to be probated, then she may not have filed it, although Mr. Early is correct in pointing out that she...

How do I get copy of deed to house that was my fathers

You can obtain a copy of a deed from the real estate records of the court that keeps them. If your father lived in Georgia and the property is...

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. As for your question, if your father purchased insurance in connection with the title...