My husband died, am I liable for his credit card debt?

There is a mechanism in Georgia called Year's Support, which you, as your husband's widow, would be entitled to apply for with the Gwinnett County...

How can you change executers once it has been through probate

After your sister resigns as Executor and the successor is appointed, the Executor should have the ability to evict your brother and sell the...

How can I change the name on the deed of my home my husband is deceased?

If you did not own the house as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and your husband's Will leaves the house to you, you will have to do a...

When a person dies in GA without a Will, can a step father claim re payment of an initial investment without going to probate?

Given that your mother died without a Will, her husband is entitled to 1/3 of her estate, and her children would split equally the remaining 2/3. ...

Although adult children can be omitted from a will, I would suggest you sit down for a consultation with an attorney to discuss the matter in more...

You have rights as heirs of an estate, even if the will does not name you as a beneficiary. I want to stress that your situation is fairly complex...

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If real estate was in husband and wifes name is it part of husbands estate at his death?

In Georgia the husband and wife can own the home jointly as either (1) tenants in common; or (2) joint tenants with rights of survivorship. If the...

Do you need a lawyer for stepparent adoption?

There is no provision that I am aware of under Georgia law that would require you to hire an attorney to represent you in this stepparent adoption....

My ex is seeking custody of our 9 year old son on completely bogus alligations. Will he have to pay my lawyer fees when I win?

There are several provisions in Georgia law where the Court can Order the opposing party to pay your attorney's fees. Most of these code sections...